SOC 41-2031 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Retail Salespersons in New York is $42,175 per year ($20.28/hr). This is 22% higher than the national median of $34,570. The middle 50% earn between $35,552 and $46,184 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $58,492.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.02 | $31,238 | +22.0% |
| P25 | $17.09 | $35,552 | +22.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $20.28 | $42,175 | +22.0% |
| P75 | $22.20 | $46,184 | +22.0% |
| P90 | $28.12 | $58,492 | +22.0% |
Retail saw layoffs increase by 72K in February. For professional roles in retail orgs, conditions are more stable than frontline, but the sector is softening.
The median (P50) annual salary for Retail Salespersons in New York is approximately $42,175, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 22% higher than the national median of $34,570.
Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) in New York earn approximately $31,238 per year. The 25th percentile is $35,552. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $58,492.
New York pays 22% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $34,570 vs $42,175 in New York. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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