BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Retail Salespersons in Oregon

$40,360 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$19.4 per hour

▲ 8.2% above U.S. average10th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$40,360per year
Median$36,770per year
Hourly$19.4per hour
10th – 90th percentile$31,720 – $49,090per year

Retail Salespersons Pay Range in Oregon

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$31,720
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$34,760
  • 50th Percentile — Median$36,770
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$43,860
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$49,090

Half of Retail Salespersons in Oregon earn more than $36,770. The top 10% make $49,090 or more, while entry-level workers start around $31,720.

Retail Salespersons in Oregon: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Oregon ranks 10th of 51 states for Retail Salespersons pay, at $40,360 per year (8.2% above the U.S. average of $37,310).
  • 48,090 people work as Retail Salespersons in Oregon — 1.2% of all U.S. Retail Salespersons jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.98: Retail Salespersons jobs are less concentrated in Oregon than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,720; the top 10% earn over $49,090.
  • Hourly equivalent: $19.4 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $43,530.
  • Among sales jobs in Oregon, Securities Commodities Financial Services Sales pays the most ($100,880).

Retail Salespersons Job Market in Oregon

Key factors affecting compensation

Oregon's key industries are Technology, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and its job market is rated strong. Retail Salespersons here earn $40,360 on average, placing the state 10th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.12 (U.S. = 1.00), a Oregon salary of $40,360 is roughly equivalent to $36,036 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, New Jersey ($41,870), Colorado ($41,540), Connecticut ($40,610) are the closest alternatives for Retail Salespersons weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in Oregon?

The average Retail Salespersons salary in Oregon is $40,360 per year (median $36,770), which is 8.2% above the national average of $37,310.

How does Oregon rank for Retail Salespersons pay?

Oregon ranks 10th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($43,530/yr).

How much do entry-level Retail Salespersons make in Oregon?

The lowest-paid 10% of Retail Salespersons in Oregon earn about $31,720 per year and the 25th percentile is $34,760.

How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Oregon?

About $19.4 per hour, based on the $40,360 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Retail Salespersons work in Oregon?

BLS counts 48,090 Retail Salespersons jobs in Oregon (OEWS May 2025).

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