Retail Salespersons pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for retail salespersons is $15.36 an hour ($31,950 a year). About 87,380 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). Tennessee ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.40 | $23,720 |
| 25% of workers | $13.50 | $28,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.36 | $31,950 |
| 75% of workers | $17.63 | $36,660 |
| 90% of workers | $22.94 | $47,720 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $34,420 | 28,580 |
| Memphis | $32,580 | 17,050 |
| Cleveland | $32,160 | 1,230 |
| Morristown | $31,750 | 1,190 |
| Chattanooga | $31,460 | 7,020 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $31,200 | 3,620 |
| Knoxville | $31,150 | 12,430 |
| Jackson | $30,990 | 2,390 |
| Johnson City | $29,820 | 2,330 |
| Clarksville | $29,100 | 3,470 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $28,590 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,140 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,880 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,960 |
| Parts Salespersons | $36,110 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
| Telemarketers | $29,470 |
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