Retail Salesperson Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median retail salesperson in the Kansas City area earns $34,320 a year ($16.50 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 3% above the Missouri median ($33,460). Half of the 26,110 retail salespeople there earn between $30,400 and $37,180.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,630 | $28,600 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $30,400 | $29,850 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,320 | $33,460 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,180 | $36,940 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,150 | $46,610 | $47,890 |
| Average | $36,840 | $36,310 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 26,110 | 67,140 | 3,897,860 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 28th 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
- St. Louis, MO: $33,820
- 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
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Similar jobs in Kansas City, MO
- Cashier: $30,700
- Sales Representative: $64,950
- Manufacturer's Representative: $66,250
- Retail Supervisor: $48,620
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $79,410
- Insurance Agent: $65,410
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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.