Retail Salespersons Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $32,340 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.55
10th percentile $22,500
90th percentile $48,290
Employed locally 7,730
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,500
    25th
    $28,420
    50th (median)
    $32,340
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $48,290

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 33% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 67% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,890
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,800
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,580
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,440
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $35,970
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,450

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,950
    Cashiers $30,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,730
    Real Estate Sales Agents $50,320
    Insurance Sales Agents $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Provo, UT is $15.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.16 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Provo, UT is 6.5% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,500 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,420.