Retail Salesperson Salary in Washington, DC
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The median retail salesperson in the Washington area earns $36,610 a year ($17.60 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($35,410). Half of the 66,920 retail salespeople there earn between $34,350 and $39,730.
Median $36,610
10th: $30,64090th: $47,800
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,640 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $34,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $36,610 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $39,730 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,800 | $47,890 |
| Average | $39,600 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 66,920 | 3,897,860 |
Washington, DC ranks 13th 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
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
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- Cashier: $35,470
- Sales Representative: $78,110
- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,730
- Retail Supervisor: $50,530
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $64,300
- Insurance Agent: $65,260
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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.