The salary statistics and trend of retail sales workers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare retail sales worker salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $21,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for retail sales workers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. 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 $38,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $21,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent retail sales workers is $17,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of retail sales workers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $21,510 | 8.23% | 9.72% |
| 2015 | $19,740 | 0.86% | - |
| 2014 | $19,570 | 1.89% | - |
| 2013 | $19,200 | -1.15% | - |
| 2012 | $19,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of retail sales workers in 15 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of retail sales workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.