Retail Salespersons Salary in Nevada
Retail Salespersons in Nevada have a median of $34,190 a year, below the national $35,410 (−3%); the state ranks 29th of 51 states by median. That is 28% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Oregon, Arizona and Idaho pay more (up to $38,440 in California) and Utah pays less (down to $33,900 in Utah). Nevada employs 43,920 retail salespersons, 28.3 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.13 is close to the national share.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $12.95 | $13.62 | $16.44 | $18.05 | $22.73 | $17.46 | 43,920 | 28.31 | 1.13 |
| Annual | $26,930 | $28,330 | $34,190 | $37,550 | $47,270 | $36,320 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.08 | $14.38 | $17.03 | $18.59 | $23.02 | $17.94 | 3,897,860 | – | – |
| Annual | $27,210 | $29,900 | $35,410 | $38,670 | $47,890 | $37,310 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 29th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.13
- Jobs per 1,000
- 28.31
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for retail salespersons, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $18.02 | $37,490 | $28,700 | $61,500 | 740 | 23.09 | 0.92 |
| Reno, NV | $16.90 | $35,160 | $27,450 | $47,590 | 7,020 | 25.46 | 1.02 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $16.21 | $33,720 | $26,680 | $47,020 | 33,760 | 29.70 | 1.18 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $16.81 | $34,970 | $27,190 | $47,150 | 1,950 | 21.78 | 0.87 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $16.44 | $34,190 | 43,920 | 1.13 |
| Arizona | $17.18 | $35,720 | 93,920 | 1.16 |
| California | $18.48 | $38,440 | 376,460 | 0.82 |
| Idaho | $16.87 | $35,080 | 20,180 | 0.94 |
| Oregon | $17.68 | $36,770 | 48,090 | 0.98 |
| Utah | $16.30 | $33,900 | 47,570 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Retail Salespersons (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.