How much does a retail salesperson make in Rhode Island?
$34,860a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Rhode Island. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,860Highest 10%: $47,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| Median | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 90th | $47,060 | $22.63 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $35,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 20. Illinois | $35,370 |
| 21. Delaware | $35,360 |
| 22. Idaho | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Michigan | $34,640 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $34,480 |
| 26. South Dakota | $34,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $16.76 ($34,860 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $34,860 against $35,410 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for retail salesperson pay?
Rhode Island ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays retail salespersons the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $35,230 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.