Retail Salespersons Salary
Retail Salespersons in Colorado make a median of $37,950 a year, or about $18.25 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level retail salespersons (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Retail Salespersons salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $39K | +2% | 4,880 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $38K | +1% | 40,340 |
| Greeley | $37K | -3% | 2,650 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $37K | -3% | 5,400 |
| Colorado Springs | $36K | -5% | 8,820 |
| Grand Junction | $36K | -6% | 2,190 |
| Pueblo | $36K | -6% | 1,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a retail salesperson afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 79.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for retail salespersons in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new retail salespersons typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,928/month.
Is retail salesperson a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $38K locally vs. $35K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for retail salespersons?
Colorado pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s +7%.
How much do retail salespersons make in Colorado?
The median is $37,950 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,130, and experienced retail salespersons can clear $49,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,572/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 79.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a retail salespersons salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median retail salespersons salary is worth about $37,950 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do retail salespersons get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.