Retail Salesperson Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median retail salesperson in the Memphis area earns $32,580 a year ($15.66 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 2% above the Tennessee median ($31,950). Half of the 17,050 retail salespeople there earn between $28,110 and $37,080.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,760 | $23,720 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,110 | $28,070 | $29,900 |
| Median | $32,580 | $31,950 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,080 | $36,660 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,060 | $47,720 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,140 | $35,010 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 17,050 | 87,380 | 3,897,860 |
Memphis, TN ranks 39th 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
- Nashville, TN: $34,420
- 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 Memphis, TN
- Cashier: $29,160
- Sales Representative: $59,140
- Manufacturer's Representative: $61,430
- Retail Supervisor: $49,010
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $58,500
- Insurance Agent: $51,570
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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.