How much does a retail salesperson make in Portland?
$37,340a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 28,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $37,340Highest 10%: $50,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 90th | $50,190 | $24.13 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Bend, OR | $37,720 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,940 |
| Albany, OR | $35,990 |
| Medford, OR | $35,840 |
| Salem, OR | $35,760 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,410 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $129,900 |
| Sales Representative | $123,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $86,890 |
| Sales Representative | $77,900 |
| Security | $77,410 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $76,570 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $74,900 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $65,380 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,070 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.95 ($37,340 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,340 against $35,410 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,770, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for retail salesperson pay?
34 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,190 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.