Retail Salespersons Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $36,770 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $50,470
Employed locally 27,440
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $42,960
    90th
    $50,470

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 39% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 61% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,700
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,500
    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

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,100
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Portland, OR-WA is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.13 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.3% 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 $33,430 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.