The salary statistics of retail salespersons in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare retail salesperson salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,380 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for retail salespersons in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical 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 salespersons is $49,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid retail salespersons is $19,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of retail salespersons in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24,970 | 4.57% | 9.85% |
| 2017 | $23,830 | -0.21% | - |
| 2016 | $23,880 | 2.64% | - |
| 2015 | $23,250 | 1.63% | - |
| 2014 | $22,870 | 2.62% | - |
| 2013 | $22,270 | -1.08% | - |
| 2012 | $22,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of retail salespersons in two industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. For detailed retail salesperson salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | |
| Veterinary Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].