How much does a retail salesperson make in Providence?
$35,230a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $16.94 an hour or $2,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.94
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 20,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,230Highest 10%: $46,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,020 | $15.39 | |
| Median | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| 75th | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| 90th | $46,570 | $22.39 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $104,900 |
| Sales Representative | $103,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $91,840 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $78,610 |
| Sales Representative | $78,480 |
| Real Estate Broker | $78,050 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $77,760 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $58,580 |
| Travel Agent | $58,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $57,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $16.94 ($35,230 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $35,230 against $35,410 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $34,860, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for retail salesperson pay?
103 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,570 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.