Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Retail Salespersons

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Washington$39,560
  2. 2District of Columbia$38,500
  3. 3California$38,440
  4. 4Colorado$37,950
  5. 5Hawaii$37,790
  6. 6New York$37,720
  7. 7Vermont$37,400
  8. 8Alaska$37,290
  9. 9Oregon$36,770
  10. 10Maine$36,640
  11. 11Massachusetts$36,610
  12. 12New Jersey$36,520
  13. 13Connecticut$36,490
  14. 14Minnesota$36,370
  15. 15Montana$36,270