Retail Salespersons Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Retail Salespersons in Ohio earn a median salary of $29,912 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.5% vs the national median of $34,580. An estimated 128,970 retail salespersons are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $28,910 to $31,240 depending on location.
$29,912
Avg median salary in Ohio
$31,240
Highest paying metro
$28,910
Lowest paying metro
128,970
Employed in Ohio
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inRetail Salespersons salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $31,240 | $28,580 | $36,930 | 25,780 |
| Akron, OH | $31,070 | $27,480 | $36,190 | 7,120 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $30,690 | $27,840 | $36,560 | 25,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,620 | $27,720 | $36,100 | 22,720 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,440 | $27,360 | $35,930 | 6,790 |
| Dayton, OH | $30,300 | $27,410 | $36,350 | 8,890 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $30,130 | $26,220 | $36,220 | 5,110 |
| Sandusky, OH | $29,970 | $26,880 | $35,880 | 1,450 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $29,710 | $26,900 | $35,980 | 5,540 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,580 | $26,440 | $35,810 | 1,380 |
| Southern Ohio | $29,530 | $26,390 | $35,640 | 3,730 |
| Canton, OH | $29,330 | $26,580 | $35,290 | 4,450 |
| Eastern Ohio | $29,220 | $26,780 | $35,720 | 3,410 |
| Lima, OH | $28,930 | $23,760 | $35,490 | 1,360 |
| Youngstown, OH | $28,920 | $25,440 | $35,510 | 4,470 |
| Springfield, OH | $28,910 | $26,210 | $35,470 | 1,080 |