The average wage for a retail salesperson in New Jersey is around $14.13 per hour.
Avg Wage
Retail salespeople earn an average hourly wage of $14.13.
Salaries typically start from $12.00 per hour and go up to $22.75 per hour.
56% below national average Updated in 2021
Retail salesperson earnings by seniority
Top-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$22.75 per hour
$47,310 per year
Senior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$17.31 per hour
$36,010 per year
Mid-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$14.13 per hour
$29,390 per year
Junior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$13.37 per hour
$27,810 per year
Starting level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$12.00 per hour
$24,960 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Retail salesperson salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $34,160 |
| District of Columbia | $31,440 |
| Massachusetts | $30,620 |
| Alaska | $30,100 |
| Colorado | $30,030 |
| Hawaii | $29,870 |
| Oregon | $29,810 |
| Vermont | $29,590 |
| Arizona | $29,570 |
| Maine | $29,570 |
| Rhode Island | $29,500 |
| North Dakota | $29,480 |
| Connecticut | $29,450 |
| New Hampshire | $29,390 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 |
| Minnesota | $29,320 |
| South Dakota | $29,150 |
| Montana | $28,870 |
| Maryland | $28,860 |
| Wisconsin | $28,840 |
| Nevada | $28,760 |
| Utah | $28,580 |
| Wyoming | $28,500 |
| Nebraska | $28,480 |
| Idaho | $28,350 |
| Virginia | $28,320 |
| New Mexico | $28,270 |
| Iowa | $28,060 |
| Delaware | $27,810 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $27,810 |
| Kansas | $27,560 |
| Indiana | $27,330 |
| Missouri | $27,330 |
| North Carolina | $26,670 |
| Tennessee | $25,900 |
| Arkansas | $24,140 |
| New York | $24,000 |
| Georgia | $23,990 |
| Oklahoma | $23,990 |
| Kentucky | $23,980 |
| South Carolina | $23,670 |
| Alabama | $23,270 |
| Louisiana | $23,270 |
| West Virginia | $23,260 |
| Mississippi | $23,120 |
| Guam | $21,100 |
| California | $21,000 |
| Michigan | $19,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,310 |
| Illinois | $18,000 |
| Texas | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $15,000 |
| Florida | $13,000 |
| Ohio | $12,350 |
How do retail salesperson salaries compare to similar careers?
Retail salespeople earn about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than switchboard operators but more than nail technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Switchboard operator salary | $37K |
| Courier salary | $37K |
| Security guard salary | $31K |
| Receptionist salary | $36K |
| Janitor salary | $33K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $29K |
| Recreation worker salary | $30K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $29K |
| Concierge salary | $30K |
| Nail technician salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)