SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Greenville
Greenville, NC · 10 metro areas compared
In Greenville, NC the median wage is $29,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greenville, NC the median wage is $29,250. That is 17.4% lower than the national median of $35,410. Pay ranges from under $22,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $24,710 to $35,460.
Employment stands at 2,370, or 29.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Asheville records the highest median at $34,110. Of the 289 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 271st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,340 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $24,710 | −30.2% |
| Median (50th) | $29,250 | −17.4% |
| 75th | $35,460 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $42,910 | +21.2% |
| Mean | $32,100 | −9.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville | $34,110 | 5,570 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $33,580 | 35,150 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $33,100 | 18,660 | |
| 4 | Durham | $31,790 | 5,850 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $30,790 | 6,310 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $30,750 | 9,510 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $30,520 | 4,000 | |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $30,440 | 4,240 | |
| 9 | Winston-Salem | $30,100 | 6,790 | |
| 10 | Pinehurst | $30,020 | 1,370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $29,250 goes as far as $31,018 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,018US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,250 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,340 to $42,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Asheville, at $34,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Greenville, NC?
The median annual wage is $29,250, or $14.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,410, so pay in Greenville, NC is 17.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greenville, NC earns more than $42,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Asheville, at $34,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,370 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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