How much does a retail salesperson make in Houston?
$31,340a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.07 an hour or $2,612 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.07
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 230 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 78,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,350Median: $31,340Highest 10%: $45,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,350 | $11.23 | |
| 25th | $28,000 | $13.46 | |
| Median | $31,340 | $15.07 | |
| 75th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 90th | $45,670 | $21.96 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Austin, TX | $33,860 |
| Midland, TX | $33,660 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,960 |
| Sherman, TX | $30,670 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,320 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,810 |
| Waco, TX | $29,810 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,530 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,310 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,200 |
| Longview, TX | $29,130 |
| College Station, TX | $28,800 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,780 |
| Texarkana, TX | $28,700 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,610 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,480 |
| San Angelo, TX | $28,390 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,050 |
| Brownsville, TX | $27,780 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $27,720 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,420 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,330 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $127,800 |
| Sales Representative | $101,000 |
| Security | $77,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $76,360 |
| Sales Representative | $73,030 |
| Real Estate Broker | $64,490 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $63,090 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $58,600 |
| Travel Agent | $50,160 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $49,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.07 ($31,340 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $31,340 against $35,410 nationally, 11% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,800, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for retail salesperson pay?
230 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,670 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.