The average wage for a retail salesperson in Ohio is around $11.88 per hour.
Avg Wage
Retail salespeople earn an average hourly wage of $11.88.
Salaries typically start from $7.73 per hour and go up to $18.26 per hour.
60% below national average Updated in 2018
Retail salesperson earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$18.26 per hour
$37,986 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$14.90 per hour
$30,983 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$11.88 per hour
$24,706 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$9.47 per hour
$19,700 per year
10th percentile
Starting level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$7.73 per hour
$16,068 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Retail salesperson salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $31,630 |
| Hawaii | $30,530 |
| District of Columbia | $30,190 |
| Oregon | $29,772 |
| South Dakota | $29,450 |
| New Jersey | $29,180 |
| Washington | $29,040 |
| Maine | $28,310 |
| Oklahoma | $27,940 |
| New York | $27,825 |
| Tennessee | $27,790 |
| Maryland | $27,740 |
| North Dakota | $26,820 |
| Missouri | $26,612 |
| Vermont | $26,450 |
| New Mexico | $26,309 |
| North Carolina | $26,190 |
| Kentucky | $25,700 |
| South Carolina | $25,597 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,525 |
| Massachusetts | $25,500 |
| Colorado | $25,120 |
| Minnesota | $24,960 |
| Georgia | $24,828 |
| Illinois | $24,779 |
| Michigan | $24,735 |
| Alaska | $24,717 |
| Ohio | $24,706 |
| Louisiana | $24,640 |
| Montana | $24,510 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $24,450 |
| New Hampshire | $24,440 |
| Connecticut | $24,309 |
| Wyoming | $24,260 |
| Arizona | $24,150 |
| Nevada | $23,990 |
| California | $23,896 |
| Texas | $23,832 |
| Nebraska | $23,710 |
| Utah | $23,480 |
| Virginia | $23,470 |
| Delaware | $23,070 |
| Wisconsin | $22,660 |
| Iowa | $22,550 |
| Florida | $22,440 |
| Idaho | $22,312 |
| Arkansas | $21,900 |
| Mississippi | $21,870 |
| West Virginia | $21,450 |
| Kansas | $21,390 |
| Alabama | $21,015 |
| Indiana | $20,706 |
| Guam | $20,090 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,380 |
How do retail salesperson salaries compare to similar careers?
Retail salespeople earn about the same as related careers in Ohio. On average, they make less than florists but more than housekeeping cleaners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Florist salary | $25K |
| Hairdresser salary | $22K |
| Concierge salary | $24K |
| Shoemaker salary | $25K |
| Nail technician salary | $25K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $25K |
| Recreation worker salary | $23K |
| Telemarketer salary | $24K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $23K |
| Housekeeping cleaner salary | $22K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)