How much does a retail salesperson make in New York?
$37,720a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in New York. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 238,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,650Median: $37,720Highest 10%: $58,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,650 | $16.18 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 90th | $58,630 | $28.19 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,280 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,530 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,160 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,510 |
| Albany, NY | $35,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,250 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,650 |
| Utica, NY | $34,530 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 3. California | $38,440 |
| 4. Colorado | $37,950 |
| 5. Hawaii | $37,790 |
| 6. New York | $37,720 |
| 7. Vermont | $37,400 |
| 8. Alaska | $37,290 |
| 9. Oregon | $36,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.13 ($37,720 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $37,720 against $35,410 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for retail salesperson pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.