How much does a retail salesperson make in New Jersey?
$36,520a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in New Jersey. That is $17.56 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.56
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 72,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,520Highest 10%: $60,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Median | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 75th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 90th | $60,210 | $28.95 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,280 |
| Trenton, NJ | $36,720 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $35,360 |
| Vineland, NJ | $35,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 9. Oregon | $36,770 |
| 10. Maine | $36,640 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,610 |
| 12. New Jersey | $36,520 |
| 13. Connecticut | $36,490 |
| 14. Minnesota | $36,370 |
| 15. Montana | $36,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.56 ($36,520 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $36,520 against $35,410 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for retail salesperson pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays retail salespersons the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,280 a year.
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.