Retail Salesperson Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median retail salesperson in the San Jose area earns $44,220 a year ($21.26 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 15% above the California median ($38,440). Half of the 18,340 retail salespeople there earn between $40,980 and $47,010.
Median $44,220
10th: $39,30090th: $58,300
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,300 | $35,240 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $40,980 | $36,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $44,220 | $38,440 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $47,010 | $45,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $58,300 | $54,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $47,420 | $42,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 18,340 | 376,460 | 3,897,860 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay.
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Check my payRetail salesperson pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- 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: $42,960
- Sales Representative: $116,510
- Manufacturer's Representative: $103,670
- Retail Supervisor: $61,710
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $100,030
- Insurance Agent: $63,950
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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.