How much does a retail salesperson make in Cleveland?
$32,160a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 209 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,570Median: $32,160Highest 10%: $45,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,570 | $11.33 | |
| 25th | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| Median | $32,160 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 90th | $45,630 | $21.94 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Nashville, TN | $34,420 |
| Memphis, TN | $32,580 |
| Morristown, TN | $31,750 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $31,460 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,200 |
| Knoxville, TN | $31,150 |
| Jackson, TN | $30,990 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,820 |
| Clarksville, TN | $29,100 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $109,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $78,470 |
| Sales Representative | $57,390 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $51,860 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,120 |
| Security | $47,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $45,880 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $36,730 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,050 |
| Telemarketer | $28,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $15.46 ($32,160 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $32,160 against $35,410 nationally, 9% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $31,950, so Cleveland pays 1% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for retail salesperson pay?
209 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,630 or more.
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.