Retail Salespersons Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,830 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $26,100
90th percentile $45,870
Employed locally 3,800
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,100
    25th
    $26,820
    50th (median)
    $29,830
    75th
    $35,600
    90th
    $45,870

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,930
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $53,330
    Parts Salespersons $36,790
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $45,980
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southeast Missouri is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southeast Missouri is 13.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,100 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,820.