Retail Salespersons Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $35,440 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 1,720
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,920
    50th (median)
    $35,440
    75th
    $39,170
    90th
    $46,870

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 51% 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
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Vallejo, CA $37,450

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,090
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,040
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,040
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Redding, CA is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Redding, CA is 2.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,920.