Retail Salespersons Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $29,010 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.95
10th percentile $21,340
90th percentile $45,100
Employed locally 1,510
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,340
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $29,010
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $45,100

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $30,090
    Sandusky, OH $29,970
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $29,580
    Kentucky $29,450
    Clarksville, TN-KY $28,930

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $26,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,300
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,860
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,410
    Parts Salespersons $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Owensboro, KY is $13.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Owensboro, KY is 16.1% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,340 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.