Retail Salespersons Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,670 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.23
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,420
Employed locally 2,530
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,520
    50th (median)
    $31,670
    75th
    $36,360
    90th
    $46,420

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,570
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,030
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,230
    Parts Salespersons $36,610
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Northwest Illinois is $15.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.4% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,520.