Retail Salespersons Salary in Maryland

Retail salespersons in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $37,320 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($35,120), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $37,950 and the median at $35,510 for 79,320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$37,320
Lexington Park$36,240
Salisbury$35,440
Hagerstown$35,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$37,320	$34,800	$33,380	$30,606	104
Lexington Park	$36,240	$34,360	$31,620	$29,789	101
Salisbury	$35,440	$33,010	$31,200	$29,184	96
Hagerstown	$35,120	$31,490	$31,200	$28,942	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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