How much does a retail salesperson make in St. Louis?
$33,820a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $16.26 an hour or $2,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.26
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 29,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,670Median: $33,820Highest 10%: $47,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,670 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $30,990 | $14.90 | |
| Median | $33,820 | $16.26 | |
| 75th | $37,420 | $17.99 | |
| 90th | $47,490 | $22.83 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Kansas City, MO | $34,320 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $31,770 |
| Springfield, MO | $31,760 |
| Columbia, MO | $31,390 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,740 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $30,400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,250 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $102,900 |
| Sales Representative | $94,840 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $85,490 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Sales Representative | $64,590 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,070 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,210 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,080 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $60,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $16.26 ($33,820 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $33,820 against $35,410 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $33,460, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for retail salesperson pay?
161 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,490 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.