Retail Salespersons Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $35,120 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $47,750
Employed locally 4,610
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $31,630
    50th (median)
    $35,120
    75th
    $37,920
    90th
    $47,750

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 46% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 54% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,700
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,640
    Parts Salespersons $44,470
    Counter and Rental Clerks $42,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Salem, OR is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Salem, OR is 1.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,630.