Retail Salesperson Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median retail salesperson in the Raleigh area earns $33,100 a year ($15.91 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 6% above the North Carolina median ($31,370). Half of the 18,660 retail salespeople there earn between $28,700 and $37,200.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,090 | $23,040 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,700 | $27,720 | $29,900 |
| Median | $33,100 | $31,370 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,200 | $36,930 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,900 | $46,070 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,160 | $34,230 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 18,660 | 127,540 | 3,897,860 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 37th 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
- Charlotte, NC: $33,580
- 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: $29,770
- Sales Representative: $68,560
- Manufacturer's Representative: $72,220
- Retail Supervisor: $49,300
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $71,990
- Insurance Agent: $59,900
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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.