Retail Salespersons Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $29,350 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.11
10th percentile $22,220
90th percentile $43,380
Employed locally 1,690
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,220
    25th
    $26,620
    50th (median)
    $29,350
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $43,380

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 40% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 60% 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
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Grants Pass, OR $36,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,820

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,990
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,000
    Counter and Rental Clerks$37,120
    Insurance Sales Agents$59,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in State College, PA is $14.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.70 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in State College, PA is 15.1% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,220 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,620.