How much does a retail salesperson make in Memphis?
$32,580a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $15.66 an hour or $2,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.66
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 202 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 17,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,760Median: $32,580Highest 10%: $47,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,760 | $11.42 | |
| 25th | $28,110 | $13.51 | |
| Median | $32,580 | $15.66 | |
| 75th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 90th | $47,060 | $22.63 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Nashville, TN | $34,420 |
| Cleveland, TN | $32,160 |
| 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 Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $96,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $81,120 |
| Sales Representative | $61,430 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,140 |
| Security | $58,500 |
| Real Estate Broker | $52,570 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $49,010 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $46,490 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $40,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $15.66 ($32,580 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $32,580 against $35,410 nationally, 8% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $31,950, so Memphis pays 2% more.
Where does Memphis rank for retail salesperson pay?
202 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,060 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.