Retail Salespersons pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for retail salespersons is $15.08 an hour ($31,370 a year). About 127,540 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). North Carolina ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.08 | $23,040 |
| 25% of workers | $13.33 | $27,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.08 | $31,370 |
| 75% of workers | $17.76 | $36,930 |
| 90% of workers | $22.15 | $46,070 |
Retail Salespersons pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $34,110 | 5,570 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $33,580 | 35,150 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $33,100 | 18,660 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $31,790 | 5,850 |
| Wilmington | $30,790 | 6,310 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $30,750 | 9,510 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $30,520 | 4,000 |
| Fayetteville | $30,440 | 4,240 |
| Winston-Salem | $30,100 | 6,790 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $30,020 | 1,370 |
| Goldsboro | $29,960 | 1,460 |
| Burlington | $29,630 | 2,570 |
| Jacksonville | $29,480 | 2,040 |
| Greenville | $29,250 | 2,370 |
| Rocky Mount | $28,830 | 1,380 |
North Carolina 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)
- 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $28,880 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,230 |
| Parts Salespersons | $32,480 |
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