Retail Salespersons Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $28,040 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.48
10th percentile $22,030
90th percentile $39,940
Employed locally 920
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,030
    25th
    $24,230
    50th (median)
    $28,040
    75th
    $32,380
    90th
    $39,940

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 51% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $30,280
    Morgantown, WV $28,170
    Wheeling, WV-OH $27,950
    Charleston, WV $27,650

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $25,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,580
    Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $21,730
    Insurance Sales Agents $37,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Weirton?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Weirton, WV-OH is $13.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.21 or more per hour.

    Is Weirton above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 18.9% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,030 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,230.