Retail Salesperson Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median retail salesperson in the Sacramento area earns $38,100 a year ($18.32 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 1% below the California median ($38,440). Half of the 22,970 retail salespeople there earn between $36,260 and $44,650.
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,560 | $35,240 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,260 | $36,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $38,100 | $38,440 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $44,650 | $45,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $49,570 | $54,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $42,430 | $42,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 22,970 | 376,460 | 3,897,860 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 6th 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
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Portland, OR: $37,340
- Boston, MA: $36,850
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- Cashier: $36,790
- Sales Representative: $71,910
- Manufacturer's Representative: $75,250
- Retail Supervisor: $52,590
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $70,870
- Insurance Agent: $80,940
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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.