How much does a retail salesperson make in Ohio?
$30,800a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Ohio. That is $14.81 an hour or $2,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.81
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 137,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,210Median: $30,800Highest 10%: $46,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,210 | $11.64 | |
| 25th | $28,000 | $13.46 | |
| Median | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 75th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 90th | $46,020 | $22.13 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $33,780 |
| Springfield, OH | $32,610 |
| Akron, OH | $31,060 |
| Cleveland, OH | $31,000 |
| Sandusky, OH | $31,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,810 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,780 |
| Dayton, OH | $30,360 |
| Canton, OH | $29,480 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,370 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,080 |
| Lima, OH | $28,900 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,830 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,220 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 39. Iowa | $31,360 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $31,200 |
| 41. Georgia | $30,840 |
| 42. Ohio | $30,800 |
| 43. Texas | $30,800 |
| 44. South Carolina | $30,690 |
| 45. Alabama | $30,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.81 ($30,800 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $30,800 against $35,410 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Ohio rank for retail salesperson pay?
Ohio ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays retail salespersons the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $33,780 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.