Retail Salespersons Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $34,990 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $58,480
Employed locally 16,930
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $34,990
    75th
    $39,630
    90th
    $58,480

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 37% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 63% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,890
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,800
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,580
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,440
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $35,970
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,450

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$31,240
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,560
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,560
    Insurance Sales Agents$62,550
    Real Estate Sales Agents$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Salt Lake City, UT is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.