How much does a retail salesperson make in Madison?
$35,830a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $17.23 an hour or $2,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.23
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,310Median: $35,830Highest 10%: $49,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,310 | $13.61 | |
| 25th | $30,030 | $14.44 | |
| Median | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 75th | $38,970 | $18.74 | |
| 90th | $49,190 | $23.65 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,670 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $35,370 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,650 |
| Appleton, WI | $34,540 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $34,410 |
| Wausau, WI | $34,160 |
| Green Bay, WI | $34,090 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,090 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $34,000 |
| Janesville, WI | $34,000 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $33,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $33,580 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $32,690 |
| Racine, WI | $30,970 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $119,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $98,620 |
| Sales Representative | $90,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $80,700 |
| Security | $74,950 |
| Real Estate Broker | $66,680 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $65,840 |
| Sales Representative | $65,400 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $63,840 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $62,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $17.23 ($35,830 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $35,830 against $35,410 nationally, 1% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $34,480, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for retail salesperson pay?
76 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,190 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.