Retail Salespersons pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for retail salespersons is $17.19 an hour ($35,760 a year). About 4,550 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 3% lower than the Oregon median ($36,770).
Pay range for retail salespersons in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.17 | $31,550 |
| 25% of workers | $16.06 | $33,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| 75% of workers | $18.47 | $38,410 |
| 90% of workers | $22.90 | $47,630 |
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 (this page) | $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 Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $41,520 |
| Cashiers | $34,340 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $48,200 |
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