Retail Salespersons Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $34,040 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.37
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $47,320
Employed locally 11,070
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,410
    50th (median)
    $34,040
    75th
    $36,890
    90th
    $47,320

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,190
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $34,490
    Yuma, AZ $33,970
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $32,860

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,080
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,630
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,150
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,780
    Real Estate Sales Agents $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Tucson, AZ is $16.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,410.