Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $30,510 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.67
10th percentile $26,420
90th percentile $45,820
Employed locally 2,720
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,420
    25th
    $28,060
    50th (median)
    $30,510
    75th
    $35,790
    90th
    $45,820

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,920
    Parts Salespersons $29,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Virginia is $14.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest Virginia is 11.8% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,420 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,060.