Retail Salespersons Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $32,350 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.56
10th percentile $26,080
90th percentile $46,690
Employed locally 1,640
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,080
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $32,350
    75th
    $36,880
    90th
    $46,690

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 42% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 58% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,540
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $36,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,900

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,520
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks$44,300
    Parts Salespersons$42,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Wausau, WI is $15.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.56 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Wausau, WI is 6.4% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,080 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.