How much does a retail salesperson make in Pennsylvania?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Pennsylvania. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 141,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,770Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $46,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,770 | $11.43 | |
| 25th | $27,820 | $13.38 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| 90th | $46,130 | $22.18 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,810 |
| Reading, PA | $33,010 |
| Lebanon, PA | $32,960 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,310 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $31,090 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,840 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,500 |
| York, PA | $30,480 |
| Williamsport, PA | $30,430 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30,280 |
| Scranton, PA | $30,020 |
| State College, PA | $29,240 |
| Erie, PA | $28,610 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $28,500 |
| Altoona, PA | $28,370 |
| Johnstown, PA | $27,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 37. Indiana | $31,530 |
| 38. North Carolina | $31,370 |
| 39. Iowa | $31,360 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $31,200 |
| 41. Georgia | $30,840 |
| 42. Ohio | $30,800 |
| 43. Texas | $30,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,410 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for retail salesperson pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays retail salespersons the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $34,810 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.