Retail Salespersons Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $34,980 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $47,460
Employed locally 4,590
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,140
    50th (median)
    $34,980
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $47,460

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 50% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Bozeman, MT $37,220
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,570

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,610
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,270
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $67,270
    Insurance Sales Agents $72,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Springfield, MA is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.73 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Springfield, MA is 1.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,140.