Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,970 +4% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $30,170
90th percentile $49,020
Employed locally 3,750
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,170
    25th
    $30,900
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $49,020

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $32,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,550
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,920
    Parts Salespersons $37,620
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Maine is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest Maine is 4% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $30,170 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,900.