Retail Salespersons Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$34,580
↑ 64.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Retail Salespersons — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Retail Salespersons — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 64.6% since 2011 ($21,010 → $34,580)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $34,580
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,580 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $33,680 | +10.1% |
| 2022 | $30,600 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $29,120 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $27,080 | +7.2% |
| 2019 | $25,250 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $24,200 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $23,210 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $22,680 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | $21,780 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $21,390 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $21,140 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | $21,110 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $21,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.