Retail Salespersons Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $32,890 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.81
10th percentile $27,010
90th percentile $45,980
Employed locally 1,290
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,010
    25th
    $29,200
    50th (median)
    $32,890
    75th
    $37,010
    90th
    $45,980

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,980
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,530
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,850
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,750
    Insurance Sales Agents $53,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Northwest Virginia is $15.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Northwest Virginia is 4.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,010 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,200.