The salary statistics and trend of retail salespersons in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare retail salesperson salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,230 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for retail salespersons in the industry of general merchandise stores. 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 $32,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,230. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent retail salespersons is $17,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of retail salespersons in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,230 | 4.95% | 9.00% |
| 2016 | $21,130 | 4.78% | - |
| 2015 | $20,120 | 1.19% | - |
| 2014 | $19,880 | -0.65% | - |
| 2013 | $20,010 | -1.10% | - |
| 2012 | $20,230 | - | - |
The average salaries of retail salespersons in 43 industries within the retail 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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