SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Little Rock
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Little Rock, AR is $29,150 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 17.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Little Rock, AR is $29,150 a year, trailing the national median of $35,410 by 17.7%. Half of workers earn between $27,410 and $35,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,780 and the ninetieth at $38,820.
The area has 10,620 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 484th of 513 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,780 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $27,410 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $29,150 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $35,360 | −0.1% |
| 90th | $38,820 | +9.6% |
| Mean | $32,380 | −8.6% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $30,300 | 7,940 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $28,960 | 1,940 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $28,350 | 2,880 | |
| 4 | Hot Springs | $27,890 | 1,620 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Little Rock run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $29,150 goes as far as $33,544 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,544US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,150 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,780 to $38,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $30,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Little Rock, AR?
The median annual wage is $29,150, or $14.01 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 Little Rock, AR is 17.7% 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 Little Rock, AR earns more than $38,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,780 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 Fayetteville, at $30,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,620 jobs in this occupation in Little Rock, AR. 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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