Retail Salesperson Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median retail salesperson in the Seattle area earns $42,080 a year ($20.23 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 6% above the Washington median ($39,560). Half of the 46,620 retail salespeople there earn between $38,480 and $45,850.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,000 | $35,860 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $38,480 | $37,130 | $29,900 |
| Median | $42,080 | $39,560 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $45,850 | $45,170 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $56,960 | $54,660 | $47,890 |
| Average | $45,020 | $43,530 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 46,620 | 84,850 | 3,897,860 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
- Portland, OR: $37,340
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- Cashier: $44,210
- Sales Representative: $82,540
- Manufacturer's Representative: $82,260
- Retail Supervisor: $62,170
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,860
- Insurance Agent: $61,630
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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.