Retail Salesperson Salary in Austin, TX
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The median retail salesperson in the Austin area earns $33,860 a year ($16.28 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 10% above the Texas median ($30,800). Half of the 29,660 retail salespeople there earn between $28,670 and $38,310.
Median $33,860
10th: $25,38090th: $46,100
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,380 | $23,330 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,670 | $27,750 | $29,900 |
| Median | $33,860 | $30,800 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $38,310 | $36,540 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,100 | $45,080 | $47,890 |
| Average | $36,160 | $34,050 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 29,660 | 341,640 | 3,897,860 |
Austin, TX ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,220).
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Check my payRetail salesperson pay in other cities
- Dallas, TX: $33,400
- Houston, TX: $31,340
- San Antonio, TX: $30,960
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
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Similar jobs in Austin, TX
- Cashier: $33,940
- Sales Representative: $62,900
- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,310
- Retail Supervisor: $49,730
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,870
- Insurance Agent: $50,850
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.