Retail Salespersons pay in Elkhart-Goshen

In Elkhart-Goshen (IN), the median pay for retail salespersons is $16.04 an hour ($33,360 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.

$16.04Median hourly pay
$28,470–$38,550Middle half of workers, yearly
2,270People in this job in Elkhart-Goshen (IN)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 6% higher than the Indiana median ($31,530).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Elkhart-Goshen (IN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.52$23,970
25% of workers$13.69$28,470
Half of workers (median)$16.04$33,360
75% of workers$18.53$38,550
90% of workers$24.41$50,780

Retail Salespersons pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Elkhart-Goshen (this page)$33,3602,270
Kokomo$31,5801,290
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$31,53028,840
Fort Wayne$31,2005,860
Muncie$31,0601,710
South Bend-Mishawaka$30,9304,000
Bloomington$30,8901,980
Lafayette-West Lafayette$30,6702,650
Evansville$30,1304,370
Columbus$29,8401,500
Michigan City-La Porte$29,8401,460
Terre Haute$29,0901,940

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Elkhart-Goshen (IN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$29,560
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,460
Customer Service Representatives$48,000

Other job titles for this job

Sales AssociateFashion ConsultantWardrobe Image ConsultantDesign ConsultantMerchandise CoordinatorMerchandising Service AssociateStore AssociateBeauty AdvisorCosmetic ConsultantCustomer AssistantSales ClerkCoupon Redemption Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.