Retail Salespersons Salary in Idaho

Retail salespersons in Idaho earn the most in Coeur d'Alene (average $40,400 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($34,470), across the 6 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $37,340 and the median at $35,080 for 20,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Idaho

Coeur d'Alene$40,400
Lewiston$39,620
Boise$37,510
Idaho Falls$36,250
Twin Falls$36,100
Pocatello$34,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Coeur d'Alene	$40,400	$37,010	$30,630	$33,608	98
Lewiston	$39,620	$37,010	$30,780	$33,023	91
Boise	$37,510	$35,670	$29,630	$31,440	98
Idaho Falls	$36,250	$32,320	$28,510	$30,494	94
Twin Falls	$36,100	$31,900	$28,120	$30,381	92
Pocatello	$34,470	$30,220	$27,340	$29,158	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons salary by city and state

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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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