The salary statistics and trend of retail sales workers in the industry of other general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare retail sales worker salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $24,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for retail sales workers in the industry of other 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 sales workers is $31,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent retail sales workers is $17,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of retail sales workers in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $20,510 | 3.75% | 4.24% |
| 2015 | $19,740 | 0.71% | - |
| 2014 | $19,600 | 0.41% | - |
| 2013 | $19,520 | -0.61% | - |
| 2012 | $19,640 | - | - |
The average salaries of retail sales workers in six industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of retail sales workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
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