Retail Salespersons Salary in Springfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $28,910 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $22,740
90th percentile $43,770
Employed locally 1,080
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,740
    25th
    $26,210
    50th (median)
    $28,910
    75th
    $35,470
    90th
    $43,770

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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
    Columbus, OH $31,240
    Akron, OH $31,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Cleveland, OH $30,620
    Toledo, OH $30,440
    Ohio $30,440

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$27,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,160
    Parts Salespersons$34,680
    Insurance Sales Agents$59,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Springfield, OH is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Springfield, OH is 16.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,740 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,210.