Retail Salespersons Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $29,970 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $23,160
90th percentile $45,260
Employed locally 1,450
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,160
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $29,970
    75th
    $35,880
    90th
    $45,260

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 42% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 58% 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
    Columbus, OH $31,240
    Akron, OH $31,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Cleveland, OH $30,620
    Toledo, OH $30,440
    Ohio $30,440

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,050
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $70,200
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,490
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,940
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Sandusky, OH is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Sandusky, OH is 13.3% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,160 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.