Retail Salesperson Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median retail salesperson in the Richmond area earns $33,580 a year ($16.14 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 2% below the Virginia median ($34,240). Half of the 16,210 retail salespeople there earn between $28,960 and $37,040.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,830 | $27,540 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,960 | $29,120 | $29,900 |
| Median | $33,580 | $34,240 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,040 | $37,300 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $45,900 | $46,590 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,460 | $36,290 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 16,210 | 100,290 | 3,897,860 |
Richmond, VA ranks 34th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $30,820
- 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: $30,350
- Sales Representative: $61,510
- Manufacturer's Representative: $63,180
- Retail Supervisor: $48,380
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $73,500
- Insurance Agent: $62,330
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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.