Retail Salesperson Salary in St. Louis, MO
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The median retail salesperson in the St. Louis area earns $33,820 a year ($16.26 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 1% above the Missouri median ($33,460). Half of the 29,750 retail salespeople there earn between $30,990 and $37,420.
| Annual pay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,670 | $28,600 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $30,990 | $29,850 | $29,900 |
| Median | $33,820 | $33,460 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,420 | $36,940 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,490 | $46,610 | $47,890 |
| Average | $37,070 | $36,310 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 29,750 | 67,140 | 3,897,860 |
St. Louis, MO ranks 30th 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
- Kansas City, MO: $34,320
- 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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Similar jobs in St. Louis, MO
- Cashier: $32,380
- Sales Representative: $60,860
- Manufacturer's Representative: $64,590
- Retail Supervisor: $48,020
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $79,300
- Insurance Agent: $62,080
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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.