Retail Salesperson Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median retail salesperson in the Milwaukee area earns $34,410 a year ($16.54 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and about the same as the Wisconsin median ($34,480). Half of the 18,850 retail salespeople there earn between $29,200 and $37,330.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,850 | $27,300 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $29,200 | $29,100 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,410 | $34,480 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,330 | $37,810 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,700 | $47,870 | $47,890 |
| Average | $36,300 | $36,400 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 18,850 | 67,640 | 3,897,860 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 25th 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
- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
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- Cashier: $30,400
- Sales Representative: $64,890
- Manufacturer's Representative: $73,880
- Retail Supervisor: $50,390
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $75,000
- Insurance Agent: $81,080
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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.