Retail Salesperson Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median retail salesperson in the Buffalo area earns $34,910 a year ($16.78 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 7% below the New York State median ($37,720). Half of the 15,160 retail salespeople there earn between $33,260 and $38,000.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,240 | $33,650 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $33,260 | $35,670 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,910 | $37,720 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $38,000 | $44,130 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $49,940 | $58,630 | $47,890 |
| Average | $39,370 | $42,580 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 15,160 | 238,540 | 3,897,860 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 19th 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
- New York, NY: $38,280
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
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Similar jobs in Buffalo, NY
- Cashier: $33,850
- Sales Representative: $73,070
- Manufacturer's Representative: $75,030
- Retail Supervisor: $52,560
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $74,310
- Insurance Agent: $57,790
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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.