Retail Salespersons Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,200 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $22,590
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 2,630
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,590
    25th
    $28,370
    50th (median)
    $34,200
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $48,410

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,160
    Parts Salespersons $37,700
    Insurance Sales Agents $80,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Western Wisconsin is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Western Wisconsin is 1.1% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,590 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,370.