Retail Salespersons Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $31,200 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $42,710
Employed locally 1,650
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $35,290
    90th
    $42,710

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $33,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Lexington Park, MD $31,310
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,010
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,230
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,440
    Parts Salespersons $34,300
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Salisbury, MD is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Salisbury, MD is 9.8% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.