Retail Salesperson Salary in Portland, OR
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The median retail salesperson in the Portland area earns $37,340 a year ($17.95 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 2% above the Oregon median ($36,770). Half of the 28,230 retail salespeople there earn between $36,140 and $45,100.
Median $37,340
10th: $34,65090th: $50,190
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,650 | $31,720 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,140 | $34,760 | $29,900 |
| Median | $37,340 | $36,770 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $45,100 | $43,860 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $50,190 | $49,090 | $47,890 |
| Average | $41,780 | $40,360 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 28,230 | 48,090 | 3,897,860 |
Portland, OR ranks 9th 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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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Cashier: $36,560
- Sales Representative: $74,900
- Manufacturer's Representative: $77,900
- Retail Supervisor: $57,150
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,410
- Insurance Agent: $60,480
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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.