Retail Salespersons Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $35,810 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $33,550
90th percentile $50,160
Employed locally 5,580
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,550
    25th
    $34,580
    50th (median)
    $35,810
    75th
    $43,050
    90th
    $50,160

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Vallejo, CA $37,450

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $35,400
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,750
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,400
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,570
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Stockton, CA is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Stockton, CA is 3.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,550 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,580.