Retail Salesperson Salary in Providence, RI
Updated
The median retail salesperson in the Providence area earns $35,230 a year ($16.94 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 1% above the Rhode Island median ($34,860). Half of the 20,910 retail salespeople there earn between $32,020 and $37,850.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $32,020 | $31,520 | $29,900 |
| Median | $35,230 | $34,860 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,850 | $37,730 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,570 | $47,060 | $47,890 |
| Average | $37,760 | $37,570 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 20,910 | 12,830 | 3,897,860 |
Providence, RI ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,220).
Paid less than $35,230? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Providence, RI
- Cashier: $34,540
- Sales Representative: $77,760
- Manufacturer's Representative: $78,480
- Retail Supervisor: $57,680
- Insurance Agent: $78,610
- All jobs in Providence, RI
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.