How much does a retail salesperson make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.60
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 66,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $34,350 | $16.51 | |
| Median | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 75th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| 90th | $47,800 | $22.98 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.60 ($36,610 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $36,610 against $35,410 nationally, 3% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $38,500, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for retail salesperson pay?
57 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,800 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.