Retail Salesperson Salary in New York, NY
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The median retail salesperson in the New York area earns $38,280 a year ($18.40 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 1% above the New York State median ($37,720). Half of the 202,080 retail salespeople there earn between $36,560 and $45,080.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,680 | $33,650 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,560 | $35,670 | $29,900 |
| Median | $38,280 | $37,720 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $45,080 | $44,130 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $60,940 | $58,630 | $47,890 |
| Average | $43,950 | $42,580 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 202,080 | 238,540 | 3,897,860 |
New York, NY ranks 5th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $34,910
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Cashier: $35,950
- Sales Representative: $93,750
- Manufacturer's Representative: $81,140
- Retail Supervisor: $58,930
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $167,890
- Insurance Agent: $80,620
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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.