Retail Salespersons pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for retail salespersons is $16.09 an hour ($33,460 a year). About 67,140 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). Missouri ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $14.35 | $29,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.09 | $33,460 |
| 75% of workers | $17.76 | $36,940 |
| 90% of workers | $22.41 | $46,610 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $34,320 | 26,110 |
| St. Louis | $33,820 | 29,750 |
| St. Joseph | $31,770 | 1,310 |
| Springfield | $31,760 | 5,810 |
| Columbia | $31,390 | 2,610 |
| Joplin | $30,740 | 2,420 |
| Jefferson City | $30,400 | 1,540 |
| Cape Girardeau | $30,250 | 1,460 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $30,520 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,710 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,860 |
| Parts Salespersons | $39,740 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,920 |
| Telemarketers | $29,840 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $37,740 |
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