Retail Salespersons Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $32,090 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.43
10th percentile $23,730
90th percentile $47,880
Employed locally 18,030
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,730
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $32,090
    75th
    $36,530
    90th
    $47,880

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Anchorage, AK $36,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $35,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,770

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Raleigh, NC is $15.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.55 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Raleigh, NC is 7.2% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,730 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.