The average wage for a retail salesperson in Pennsylvania is around $12.27 per hour.
Avg Wage
Retail salespeople earn an average hourly wage of $12.27.
Salaries typically start from $7.61 per hour and go up to $19.78 per hour.
60% below national average Updated in 2018
Retail salesperson earnings by seniority
Top-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$19.78 per hour
$41,138 per year
Senior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$15.78 per hour
$32,814 per year
Mid-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$12.27 per hour
$25,525 per year
Junior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$9.55 per hour
$19,855 per year
Starting level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$7.61 per hour
$15,838 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 Pennsylvania. On average, they make less than nail technicians but more than library assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Nail technician salary | $29K |
| Hairdresser salary | $27K |
| Recreation worker salary | $27K |
| Hand sewer salary | $28K |
| Merchandiser salary | $26K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $26K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $26K |
| Concierge salary | $26K |
| Receptionist salary | $25K |
| Library assistant salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)