Retail Salespersons Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $35,390 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 2,300
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $30,630
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $39,280
    90th
    $48,170

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,800

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $31,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,840
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $75,520
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,180
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $74,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Santa Fe, NM is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,630.