Retail Salespersons Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $29,160 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $22,550
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 6,940
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,550
    25th
    $26,640
    50th (median)
    $29,160
    75th
    $35,470
    90th
    $45,280

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Anchorage, AK $36,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $35,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,770

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,150
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,960
    Insurance Sales Agents $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Winston, NC is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.72 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Winston, NC is 15.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,550 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,640.