OH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 41-2031

Retail Salespersons Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $30,440 -12% below national average (national: $34,580)
$35,230Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
127,070Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$30,440
$23,520
10th pct.
$47,180
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,520$11.31
25th percentile$27,410$13.18
50th percentile (median)$30,440$14.64
75th percentile$36,210$17.41
90th percentile (top earners)$47,180$22.68
Mean (average)$35,230$16.94

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $30,440
Washington $38,350 +26%
District of Columbia $37,800 +24%
California $37,250 +22%
New York $37,020 +22%
Colorado $36,960 +21%
Alaska $36,940 +21%
Vermont $36,810 +21%
Maine $36,460 +20%

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Related Occupations in Ohio

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,350 3,050
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,670 98,310
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,150 6,670
Telemarketers $29,910 3,040
Bartenders $29,850 27,530
Recreation Workers $31,030 12,310

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in Ohio?

The mean retail salespersons salary in Ohio is $35,230 per year. The median (middle) salary is $30,440 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Retail Salespersons in Ohio?

Entry-level retail salespersonss (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $23,520 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,410 per year.

What is the highest Retail Salespersons salary in Ohio?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $47,180 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,210 per year.

How does the Ohio Retail Salespersons salary compare to the national average?

The median retail salespersons salary in Ohio is $30,440, which is -12% below national average of $34,580.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes