Retail Salespersons Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,530 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $22,920
90th percentile $45,740
Employed locally 3,730
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,920
    25th
    $26,390
    50th (median)
    $29,530
    75th
    $35,640
    90th
    $45,740

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $38,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,720
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,980
    Parts Salespersons $32,090
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southern Ohio is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.55 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southern Ohio is 14.6% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,920 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,390.