How much does a retail salesperson make in Wisconsin?
$34,480a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Wisconsin. That is $16.58 an hour or $2,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.58
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,300Median: $34,480Highest 10%: $47,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,300 | $13.13 | |
| 25th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 75th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 90th | $47,870 | $23.01 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,670 |
| Madison, WI | $35,830 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $35,370 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,650 |
| Appleton, WI | $34,540 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $34,410 |
| Wausau, WI | $34,160 |
| Green Bay, WI | $34,090 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,090 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $34,000 |
| Janesville, WI | $34,000 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $33,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $33,580 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $32,690 |
| Racine, WI | $30,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 22. Idaho | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Michigan | $34,640 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $34,480 |
| 26. South Dakota | $34,370 |
| 27. Wyoming | $34,310 |
| 28. Virginia | $34,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $16.58 ($34,480 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $34,480 against $35,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for retail salesperson pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays retail salespersons the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,670 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.