Retail Salesperson Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median retail salesperson in the Cincinnati area earns $30,810 a year ($14.81 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and about the same as the Ohio median ($30,800). Half of the 28,670 retail salespeople there earn between $28,550 and $36,770.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,300 | $24,210 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,550 | $28,000 | $29,900 |
| Median | $30,810 | $30,800 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $36,770 | $36,630 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,350 | $46,020 | $47,890 |
| Average | $34,730 | $34,580 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 28,670 | 137,370 | 3,897,860 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 48th 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
- Columbus, OH: $33,780
- Cleveland, OH: $31,000
- 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
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Similar jobs in Cincinnati, OH
- Cashier: $29,170
- Sales Representative: $60,000
- Manufacturer's Representative: $75,950
- Retail Supervisor: $46,380
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $76,310
- Insurance Agent: $63,110
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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.