How much does a retail salesperson make in Salem?
$35,760a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.19 an hour or $2,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.19
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,550Median: $35,760Highest 10%: $47,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| Median | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| 75th | $38,410 | $18.47 | |
| 90th | $47,630 | $22.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Bend, OR | $37,720 |
| Portland, OR | $37,340 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $36,940 |
| Albany, OR | $35,990 |
| Medford, OR | $35,840 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,410 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,410 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $99,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $73,360 |
| Sales Representative | $67,700 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $62,400 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,650 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,130 |
| Security | $55,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,200 |
| Real Estate Broker | $47,110 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $46,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.19 ($35,760 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $35,760 against $35,410 nationally, 1% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,770, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for retail salesperson pay?
79 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,630 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.