How much does a retail salesperson make in Virginia?
$34,240a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Virginia. That is $16.46 an hour or $2,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.46
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 100,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,540Median: $34,240Highest 10%: $46,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $34,240 | $16.46 | |
| 75th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 90th | $46,590 | $22.40 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $36,610 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $34,210 |
| Richmond, VA | $33,580 |
| Staunton, VA | $33,440 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $33,350 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $31,780 |
| Kingsport, TN | $31,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $30,820 |
| Winchester, VA | $30,780 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $30,570 |
| Roanoke, VA | $30,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 25. Wisconsin | $34,480 |
| 26. South Dakota | $34,370 |
| 27. Wyoming | $34,310 |
| 28. Virginia | $34,240 |
| 29. Nevada | $34,190 |
| 30. Florida | $34,010 |
| 31. Utah | $33,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.46 ($34,240 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $34,240 against $35,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for retail salesperson pay?
Virginia ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays retail salespersons the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $36,610 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.