Retail Salespersons pay in Joplin

In Joplin (MO), the median pay for retail salespersons is $14.78 an hour ($30,740 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.

$14.78Median hourly pay
$28,600–$36,290Middle half of workers, yearly
2,420People in this job in Joplin (MO)

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 8% lower than the Missouri median ($33,460).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Joplin (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.75$28,600
25% of workers$13.75$28,600
Half of workers (median)$14.78$30,740
75% of workers$17.45$36,290
90% of workers$20.86$43,400

Retail Salespersons pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$34,32026,110
St. Louis$33,82029,750
St. Joseph$31,7701,310
Springfield$31,7605,810
Columbia$31,3902,610
Joplin (this page)$30,7402,420
Jefferson City$30,4001,540
Cape Girardeau$30,2501,460

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 Joplin (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,460
Cashiers$29,050
Customer Service Representatives$41,850

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.