Retail Salespersons Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $36,890 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $31,800
90th percentile $49,930
Employed locally 8,460
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,800
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $36,890
    75th
    $43,900
    90th
    $49,930

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 42% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 58% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940
    Parts Salespersons $46,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Portland, ME is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.68 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Portland, ME is 6.7% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,800 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.