Retail Salespersons Salary in District of Columbia (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 4,660 employed

Annual Mean

$42,380

$20.38/hr

Annual Median

$38,500

$18.51/hr

Bottom 10%

$36,400

$17.50/hr

Top 10%

$49,530

$23.81/hr

Location vs National Average

District of Columbia

$42,380

Difference

+13.6% vs US avg

US National

$37,310

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$36,400	$17.50/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$37,820	$18.18/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$38,500	$18.51/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$44,230	$21.26/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$49,530	$23.81/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$36K

25th

$38K

Median

$39K

75th

$44K

90th

$50K

District of Columbia has a moderate number of Retail Salespersons positions (approximately 4,660), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In District of Columbia, Retail Salespersons salaries range from $36,400 at the 10th percentile to $49,530 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $13,130 (34% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in District of Columbia

Metro areas with highest Retail Salespersons wages

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$39,600

per year

How Retail Salespersons Compares in District of Columbia

The average Retail Salespersons salary of $42,380 in District of Columbia ranks above the national average of $37,310. There are approximately 4,660 Retail Salespersonss employed in District of Columbia.