Retail Salespersons Salary in Massachusetts

Retail salespersons in Massachusetts earn the most in Barnstable (average $41,020 a year) and the least in Springfield ($38,740), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $39,970 and the median at $36,610 for 86,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Massachusetts

Barnstable$41,020
Boston$40,320
Worcester$39,170
Amherst$39,020
Pittsfield$38,830
Springfield$38,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Barnstable	$41,020	$36,790	$35,610	$33,409	98
Boston	$40,320	$36,850	$35,410	$32,881	108
Worcester	$39,170	$36,220	$34,330	$32,015	103
Amherst	$39,020	$36,630	$34,530	$31,902	100
Pittsfield	$38,830	$35,540	$33,700	$31,758	95
Springfield	$38,740	$35,440	$33,140	$31,691	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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