Retail Salespersons pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for retail salespersons is $18.13 an hour ($37,720 a year). About 238,540 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,410). New York ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.18 | $33,650 |
| 25% of workers | $17.15 | $35,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.13 | $37,720 |
| 75% of workers | $21.22 | $44,130 |
| 90% of workers | $28.19 | $58,630 |
Retail Salespersons pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $38,280 | 202,080 |
| Kingston | $36,530 | 1,860 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $36,160 | 9,890 |
| Ithaca | $35,510 | 1,170 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $35,420 | 11,930 |
| Syracuse | $35,250 | 8,150 |
| Glens Falls | $35,070 | 1,780 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $34,910 | 15,160 |
| Rochester | $34,650 | 12,440 |
| Utica-Rome | $34,530 | 3,010 |
| Binghamton | $34,460 | 2,540 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $34,280 | 1,490 |
| Elmira | $34,140 | 1,180 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $35,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $58,300 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,270 |
| Parts Salespersons | $45,180 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $49,150 |
| Order Clerks | $48,320 |
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