Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $34,690 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,150
Employed locally 5,190
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,370
    50th (median)
    $34,690
    75th
    $37,170
    90th
    $48,150

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $32,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,450
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,750
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,980
    Insurance Sales Agents $55,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest New York is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest New York is 0.3% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,370.