Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $29,870 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.36
10th percentile $26,170
90th percentile $39,040
Employed locally 2,610
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,170
    25th
    $27,460
    50th (median)
    $29,870
    75th
    $35,050
    90th
    $39,040

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,300
    Insurance Sales Agents $45,230
    Travel Agents $38,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Missouri is $14.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest Missouri is 13.6% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,170 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,460.