How much does a retail salesperson make in Tucson?
$34,530a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $16.60 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.60
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 11,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $34,530Highest 10%: $45,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $31,480 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 75th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 90th | $45,830 | $22.03 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,440 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,960 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,290 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,610 |
| Yuma, AZ | $33,840 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,140 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $100,400 |
| Sales Engineer | $82,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $68,990 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $62,900 |
| Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier | $62,500 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,160 |
| Sales Representative | $62,120 |
| Security | $59,240 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $56,870 |
| Real Estate Broker | $56,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $16.60 ($34,530 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $34,530 against $35,410 nationally, 2% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,720, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for retail salesperson pay?
125 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,830 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.