Retail Salespersons pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for retail salespersons is $19.02 an hour ($39,560 a year). About 84,850 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($35,410). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.24 | $35,860 |
| 25% of workers | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.02 | $39,560 |
| 75% of workers | $21.72 | $45,170 |
| 90% of workers | $26.28 | $54,660 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $42,080 | 46,620 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $39,240 | 1,730 |
| Longview-Kelso | $38,680 | 1,120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $38,470 | 2,770 |
| Bellingham | $37,840 | 2,830 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $37,700 | 1,620 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $37,600 | 3,580 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $37,350 | 3,180 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $36,880 | 7,400 |
| Yakima | $36,640 | 2,680 |
| Walla Walla | $36,620 | 640 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $38,720 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $47,820 |
| Parts Salespersons | $46,830 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $38,640 |
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