Retail Salespersons pay in Lawrence

In Lawrence (KS), the median pay for retail salespersons is $15.06 an hour ($31,320 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$15.06Median hourly pay
$28,150–$37,080Middle half of workers, yearly
1,430People in this job in Lawrence (KS)

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 3% lower than the Kansas median ($32,180).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Lawrence (KS)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.81$22,480
25% of workers$13.53$28,150
Half of workers (median)$15.06$31,320
75% of workers$17.83$37,080
90% of workers$21.79$45,330

Retail Salespersons pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Topeka$32,8202,270
Lawrence (this page)$31,3201,430
Wichita$30,7607,530
Manhattan$29,5401,390

Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Lawrence (KS)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$29,270
Customer Service Representatives$37,800

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.