Retail Salespersons Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $29,930 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $22,010
90th percentile $44,330
Employed locally 1,030
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,010
    25th
    $27,320
    50th (median)
    $29,930
    75th
    $35,610
    90th
    $44,330

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,570
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $36,180
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,000
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $35,490
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,820
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,610
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,420
    Insurance Sales Agents $43,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Pocatello, ID is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Pocatello, ID is 13.4% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,010 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,320.