How much does a retail salesperson make in Portland?
$37,320a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.94
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,950Median: $37,320Highest 10%: $51,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,950 | $15.84 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| 75th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $51,330 | $24.68 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Lewiston, ME | $36,540 |
| Bangor, ME | $35,560 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $103,100 |
| Sales Engineer | $102,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $87,670 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $68,370 |
| Sales Representative | $66,390 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,950 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,680 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $61,150 |
| Security | $58,700 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $56,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $17.94 ($37,320 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,320 against $35,410 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $36,640, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for retail salesperson pay?
37 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,330 or more.
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.