Retail Salespersons pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for retail salespersons is $17.23 an hour ($35,830 a year). About 8,330 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 4% higher than the Wisconsin median ($34,480).
Pay range for retail salespersons in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.61 | $28,310 |
| 25% of workers | $14.44 | $30,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.23 | $35,830 |
| 75% of workers | $18.74 | $38,970 |
| 90% of workers | $23.65 | $49,190 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison (this page) | $35,830 | 8,330 |
| Sheboygan | $35,370 | 1,210 |
| Appleton | $34,540 | 3,610 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $34,410 | 18,850 |
| Wausau | $34,160 | 1,660 |
| Green Bay | $34,090 | 4,120 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $34,090 | 2,290 |
| Eau Claire | $34,000 | 2,650 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $34,000 | 1,670 |
| Fond du Lac | $33,640 | 1,040 |
| Kenosha | $33,580 | 2,280 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $32,690 | 1,800 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $30,970 | 2,340 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $34,550 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $52,280 |
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