The salary statistics and trend of retail salespersons in the industry of other 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 | $17,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $21,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for retail salespersons 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 salespersons is $32,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent retail salespersons is $17,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of retail salespersons in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $21,440 | 3.45% | 3.54% |
| 2015 | $20,700 | 0.63% | - |
| 2014 | $20,570 | 0.24% | - |
| 2013 | $20,520 | -0.78% | - |
| 2012 | $20,680 | - | - |
The average salaries of retail salespersons in six 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Grocery Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
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