How much does a retail salesperson make in North Carolina?
$31,370a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in North Carolina. That is $15.08 an hour or $2,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.08
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 127,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,040Median: $31,370Highest 10%: $46,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,040 | $11.08 | |
| 25th | $27,720 | $13.33 | |
| Median | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| 75th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $46,070 | $22.15 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $34,110 |
| Charlotte, NC | $33,580 |
| Raleigh, NC | $33,100 |
| Durham, NC | $31,790 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $30,820 |
| Wilmington, NC | $30,790 |
| Greensboro, NC | $30,750 |
| Hickory, NC | $30,520 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $30,440 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $30,100 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $30,020 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $29,960 |
| Burlington, NC | $29,630 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $29,480 |
| Greenville, NC | $29,250 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $28,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 35. Tennessee | $31,950 |
| 36. Nebraska | $31,870 |
| 37. Indiana | $31,530 |
| 38. North Carolina | $31,370 |
| 39. Iowa | $31,360 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $31,200 |
| 41. Georgia | $30,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $15.08 ($31,370 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $31,370 against $35,410 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for retail salesperson pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays retail salespersons the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $34,110 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.