TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 41-2031

Retail Salespersons Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $30,130 -13% below national average (national: $34,580)
$33,580Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
329,520Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$30,130
$22,370
10th pct.
$44,870
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,370$10.75
25th percentile$26,590$12.79
50th percentile (median)$30,130$14.49
75th percentile$35,990$17.30
90th percentile (top earners)$44,870$21.57
Mean (average)$33,580$16.14

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $30,130
Washington $38,350 +27%
District of Columbia $37,800 +25%
California $37,250 +24%
New York $37,020 +23%
Colorado $36,960 +23%
Alaska $36,940 +23%
Vermont $36,810 +22%
Maine $36,460 +21%

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Related Occupations in Texas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,430 8,040
Animal Caretakers $29,810 22,690
Sewing Machine Operators $30,480 6,310
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,610 40,930
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,590 16,380
Parking Attendants $30,690 11,150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in Texas?

The mean retail salespersons salary in Texas is $33,580 per year. The median (middle) salary is $30,130 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level retail salespersonss (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $22,370 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $26,590 per year.

What is the highest Retail Salespersons salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $44,870 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,990 per year.

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

The median retail salespersons salary in Texas is $30,130, which is -13% 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