How much does a retail salesperson make in Syracuse?
$35,250a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $16.95 an hour or $2,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.95
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,250Highest 10%: $50,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,400 | $16.06 | |
| Median | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 75th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 90th | $50,340 | $24.20 |
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 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,650 |
| Utica, NY | $34,530 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,140 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $107,700 |
| Sales Engineer | $104,800 |
| Sales Representative | $99,640 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $82,520 |
| Sales Representative | $77,090 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,910 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $63,940 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $63,810 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $54,210 |
| Travel Agent | $49,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $16.95 ($35,250 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $35,250 against $35,410 nationally, 0% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $37,720, so Syracuse pays 7% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for retail salesperson pay?
102 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,340 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.