How much does a parts salesperson make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.57 an hour or $3,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.57
- Average (mean)
- $43,830
- Jobs
- 270,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,240 | $13.58 | |
| 25th | $33,110 | $15.92 | |
| Median | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 75th | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| 90th | $62,890 | $30.24 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $48,600 |
| Colorado | $47,660 |
| Minnesota | $47,030 |
| Washington | $46,830 |
| Iowa | $46,670 |
| New Hampshire | $46,370 |
| Vermont | $46,260 |
| Alaska | $46,130 |
| Arizona | $46,020 |
| New Jersey | $45,510 |
| Wisconsin | $45,380 |
| South Dakota | $45,370 |
| Maine | $45,350 |
| Oregon | $45,190 |
| New York | $45,180 |
| Hawaii | $45,120 |
| Nebraska | $45,100 |
| Montana | $45,060 |
| Massachusetts | $44,660 |
| Idaho | $44,580 |
| California | $44,440 |
| Connecticut | $44,400 |
| Michigan | $44,070 |
| Maryland | $42,460 |
| Illinois | $42,240 |
| Missouri | $39,740 |
| Utah | $39,190 |
| Nevada | $38,740 |
| Wyoming | $38,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,520 |
| Virginia | $38,070 |
| Delaware | $38,050 |
| Indiana | $37,500 |
| Florida | $37,190 |
| Georgia | $36,970 |
| Kansas | $36,940 |
| New Mexico | $36,890 |
| West Virginia | $36,800 |
| Ohio | $36,790 |
| Rhode Island | $36,450 |
| Kentucky | $36,400 |
| Oklahoma | $36,390 |
| Tennessee | $36,110 |
| Texas | $35,440 |
| Arkansas | $35,320 |
| Mississippi | $35,000 |
| Alabama | $33,820 |
| North Carolina | $32,480 |
| South Carolina | $32,180 |
| Louisiana | $31,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $50,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,030 |
| Greeley, CO | $49,080 |
| Seattle, WA | $49,020 |
| Denver, CO | $48,950 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,850 |
| Burlington, VT | $48,630 |
| Kennewick, WA | $48,540 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,440 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,410 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,160 |
| Minot, ND | $48,150 |
| Bismarck, ND | $48,040 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,010 |
| Napa, CA | $47,870 |
In other countries
Parts Salesperson belongs to the international group "Shop sales assistants".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a parts salesperson make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.57 ($38,630 a year).
How much does a parts salesperson make a month?
About $3,219 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,630 a year.
How much does a parts salesperson make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,240 or less a year ($13.58 an hour); the top 10% make $62,890 or more.
Which state pays parts salespersons the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $48,600 a year, followed by Colorado ($47,660) and Minnesota ($47,030).
Which city pays parts salespersons the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $50,200 a year.
How many parts salespersons are there in the United States?
About 270,070 people work as parts salespersons.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.