Retail Salespersons Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $31,790 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.28
10th percentile $24,530
90th percentile $45,650
Employed locally 2,100
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,530
    25th
    $28,170
    50th (median)
    $31,790
    75th
    $36,140
    90th
    $45,650

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,540
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $36,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,900

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,680
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,610
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,510
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Racine?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Racine, WI is $15.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

    Is Racine above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Racine, WI is 8.1% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,530 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,170.