Retail Salespersons Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $30,900 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $22,810
90th percentile $46,970
Employed locally 1,820
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,810
    25th
    $26,920
    50th (median)
    $30,900
    75th
    $37,660
    90th
    $46,970

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 44% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 56% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,680
    Midland, TX $31,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,260
    Sherman-Denison, TX $30,240
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,160

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,180
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $75,110
    Parts Salespersons $42,710
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Odessa, TX is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Odessa, TX is 10.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,810 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,920.