Retail Salesperson Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median retail salesperson in the Columbus area earns $33,780 a year ($16.24 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 10% above the Ohio median ($30,800). Half of the 26,850 retail salespeople there earn between $29,100 and $37,230.
Median $33,780
10th: $26,47090th: $46,780
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,470 | $24,210 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $29,100 | $28,000 | $29,900 |
| Median | $33,780 | $30,800 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,230 | $36,630 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,780 | $46,020 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,940 | $34,580 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 26,850 | 137,370 | 3,897,860 |
Columbus, OH ranks 32nd 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
- Cleveland, OH: $31,000
- Cincinnati, OH: $30,810
- 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 Columbus, OH
- Cashier: $30,140
- Sales Representative: $59,390
- Manufacturer's Representative: $67,410
- Retail Supervisor: $47,150
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,030
- Insurance Agent: $51,220
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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.