Retail Salespersons Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,780 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $21,120
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 1,020
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,120
    25th
    $26,990
    50th (median)
    $31,780
    75th
    $37,690
    90th
    $48,410

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,350
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,210
    Insurance Sales Agents $72,900
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Northwestern Wisconsin is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 8.1% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,120 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,990.