Retail Salespersons pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for retail salespersons is $17.68 an hour ($36,770 a year). About 48,090 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($35,410). Oregon ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.25 | $31,720 |
| 25% of workers | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| 75% of workers | $21.09 | $43,860 |
| 90% of workers | $23.60 | $49,090 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $37,720 | 3,190 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $37,340 | 28,230 |
| Grants Pass | $36,940 | 740 |
| Albany | $35,990 | 1,040 |
| Medford | $35,840 | 2,840 |
| Salem | $35,760 | 4,550 |
| Corvallis | $35,410 | 810 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $35,410 | 4,090 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $43,480 |
| Cashiers | $35,300 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $50,660 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,820 |
| Parts Salespersons | $45,190 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $38,430 |
| Order Clerks | $50,260 |
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