How much does a retail salesperson make in Rochester?
$34,650a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $16.66 an hour or $2,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.66
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 12,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,650Highest 10%: $49,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| Median | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 75th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 90th | $49,910 | $24.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| New York, NY | $38,280 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,530 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,160 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,510 |
| Albany, NY | $35,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,250 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,910 |
| Utica, NY | $34,530 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,140 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $16.66 ($34,650 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $34,650 against $35,410 nationally, 2% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $37,720, so Rochester pays 8% less.
Where does Rochester rank for retail salesperson pay?
119 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,910 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.