How much does a retail salesperson make in Texas?
$30,800a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Texas. That is $14.81 an hour or $2,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.81
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 341,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,330Median: $30,800Highest 10%: $45,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,330 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $27,750 | $13.34 | |
| Median | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 75th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 90th | $45,080 | $21.67 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $33,860 |
| Midland, TX | $33,660 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,400 |
| Houston, TX | $31,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,960 |
| Sherman, TX | $30,670 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,320 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,810 |
| Waco, TX | $29,810 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,530 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,310 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,200 |
| Longview, TX | $29,130 |
| College Station, TX | $28,800 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,780 |
| Texarkana, TX | $28,700 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,610 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,480 |
| San Angelo, TX | $28,390 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,050 |
| Brownsville, TX | $27,780 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $27,720 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,420 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 40. Pennsylvania | $31,200 |
| 41. Georgia | $30,840 |
| 42. Ohio | $30,800 |
| 43. Texas | $30,800 |
| 44. South Carolina | $30,690 |
| 45. Alabama | $30,040 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $29,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.81 ($30,800 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $30,800 against $35,410 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for retail salesperson pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays retail salespersons the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $33,860 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.