Retail Salespersons Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $29,990 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $22,340
90th percentile $45,600
Employed locally 11,770
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,340
    25th
    $26,690
    50th (median)
    $29,990
    75th
    $35,990
    90th
    $45,600

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 44% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 56% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $35,840
    Kokomo, IN $30,390
    Oklahoma City, OK $29,830
    Roanoke, VA $29,790
    Oklahoma $29,580
    Enid, OK $29,190

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,090
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,210
    Insurance Sales Agents $49,630
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $80,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Tulsa, OK is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Tulsa, OK is 13.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,340 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,690.