The salary statistics and trend of retail salespersons in the industry of machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare retail salesperson salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $72,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for retail salespersons in the industry of machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) retail salespersons is $72,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent retail salespersons is $19,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of retail salespersons in the industry of Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,820 | 7.32% | 5.54% |
| 2016 | $32,270 | 7.90% | - |
| 2015 | $29,720 | 0.27% | - |
| 2014 | $29,640 | -6.75% | - |
| 2013 | $31,640 | -3.95% | - |
| 2012 | $32,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of retail salespersons in 27 industries within the wholesale trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of retail salespersons in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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