Retail Salespersons Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $29,630 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.25
10th percentile $23,010
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 4,490
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,010
    25th
    $27,060
    50th (median)
    $29,630
    75th
    $35,990
    90th
    $45,760

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 36% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 64% 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
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Grants Pass, OR $36,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,820

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,220
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,070
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,760
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $56,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in York, PA is $14.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.14 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in York, PA is 14.3% 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 York?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,010 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,060.