Retail Salespersons pay in Charleston

In Charleston (WV), the median pay for retail salespersons is $13.97 an hour ($29,050 a year). About 2,650 people work in this job there.

$13.97Median hourly pay
$25,200–$35,520Middle half of workers, yearly
2,650People in this job in Charleston (WV)

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is about the same as the West Virginia median ($28,950).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Charleston (WV)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.70$22,250
25% of workers$12.11$25,200
Half of workers (median)$13.97$29,050
75% of workers$17.08$35,520
90% of workers$19.44$40,440

Retail Salespersons pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Wheeling$29,3701,960
Charleston (this page)$29,0502,650
Morgantown$28,5702,090
Huntington-Ashland$28,2204,290
Parkersburg-Vienna$28,2201,580
Weirton-Steubenville$27,640940
Beckley$27,6301,410

West Virginia unemployment rate: 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 Charleston (WV)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$26,280
Customer Service Representatives$37,480
Stockers and Order Fillers$32,830

Other job titles for this job

Sales AssociateFashion ConsultantWardrobe Image ConsultantDesign ConsultantMerchandise CoordinatorMerchandising Service AssociateStore AssociateBeauty AdvisorCosmetic ConsultantCustomer AssistantSales ClerkCoupon Redemption Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.