Retail Salespersons Salary in Toledo, OH

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

Median annual salary $30,440 -12% vs national
Median hourly $14.64
10th percentile $23,510
90th percentile $47,830
Employed locally 6,790
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,510
    25th
    $27,360
    50th (median)
    $30,440
    75th
    $35,930
    90th
    $47,830

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 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
    Ohio $30,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $30,300

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,090
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,800
    Insurance Sales Agents $63,010
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Toledo?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Toledo, OH is $14.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.18 or more per hour.

    Is Toledo above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Toledo, OH is 12% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,510 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,360.