Retail Salespersons Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $27,110 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.03
10th percentile $21,610
90th percentile $36,100
Employed locally 1,660
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,610
    25th
    $23,270
    50th (median)
    $27,110
    75th
    $30,530
    90th
    $36,100

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $30,280
    Morgantown, WV $28,170
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,040
    Wheeling, WV-OH $27,950

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$23,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,970
    Parts Salespersons$30,010
    Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$21,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,240
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$47,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Parkersburg, WV is $13.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Parkersburg, WV is 21.6% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,610 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,270.