Retail Salesperson Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median retail salesperson in the Nashville area earns $34,420 a year ($16.55 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 8% above the Tennessee median ($31,950). Half of the 28,580 retail salespeople there earn between $29,120 and $37,880.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,230 | $23,720 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $29,120 | $28,070 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,420 | $31,950 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,880 | $36,660 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $49,930 | $47,720 | $47,890 |
| Average | $36,600 | $35,010 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 28,580 | 87,380 | 3,897,860 |
Nashville, TN ranks 23rd 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
- Memphis, TN: $32,580
- 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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- Cashier: $30,570
- Sales Representative: $62,930
- Manufacturer's Representative: $63,800
- Retail Supervisor: $51,990
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $60,590
- Insurance Agent: $57,140
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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.