Retail Salesperson Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median retail salesperson in the Baltimore area earns $34,800 a year ($16.73 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 2% below the Maryland median ($35,510). Half of the 39,920 retail salespeople there earn between $33,380 and $36,930.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $33,380 | $33,380 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,800 | $35,510 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $36,930 | $37,750 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $45,980 | $46,130 | $47,890 |
| Average | $37,320 | $37,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 39,920 | 79,320 | 3,897,860 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 21st 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
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
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- Cashier: $33,760
- Sales Representative: $61,840
- Manufacturer's Representative: $73,080
- Retail Supervisor: $46,760
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $62,080
- Insurance Agent: $58,300
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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.