Retail Salespersons Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $35,210 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $28,010
90th percentile $50,360
Employed locally 2,620
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,010
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $35,210
    75th
    $38,790
    90th
    $50,360

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Fargo, ND-MN $35,450
    Mankato, MN $34,570
    St. Cloud, MN $34,540
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $34,370
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $34,260

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,990
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,700
    Parts Salespersons $47,510
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Rochester, MN is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.61 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Rochester, MN is 1.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $28,010 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.