Retail Salesperson Salary in Boston, MA
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The median retail salesperson in the Boston area earns $36,850 a year ($17.72 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($36,610). Half of the 64,150 retail salespeople there earn between $35,410 and $42,180.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,000 | $33,310 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $35,410 | $34,960 | $29,900 |
| Median | $36,850 | $36,610 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $42,180 | $40,510 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $48,260 | $47,980 | $47,890 |
| Average | $40,320 | $39,970 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 64,150 | 86,860 | 3,897,860 |
Boston, MA ranks 10th 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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Similar jobs in Boston, MA
- Cashier: $36,040
- Sales Representative: $83,420
- Manufacturer's Representative: $79,670
- Retail Supervisor: $58,850
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $101,200
- Insurance Agent: $80,120
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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.