Lead Retail Sales Associate
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Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Retail Sales Associate jobs in Durham, NC
5,850 retail sales associates employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $15.28/hour ($31,790/year) median · 10% below the national median.
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The median retail sales associate salary in Durham, NC is $15.28/hour ($31,790/year), with a typical range of $28,240 to $37,190 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $15.28/hour ($31,790/year) | BLS |
Retail Sales Associate pay in Durham, NC
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Durham metro. Half of Retail Sales Associates earn inside that band.
25th$28,240
Median$31,790
75th$37,190
vs US10% below the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate). Full Retail Sales Associate salary guide →
What is a Retail Sales Associate salary in Durham?
The median retail sales associate salary in Durham, NC is $15.28/hour ($31,790/year), with a typical range of $28,240 to $37,190 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,850 retail sales associates employed in the Durham metro area.
Retail Sales Associate pay bands in Durham by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Lead Retail Sales Associate
Typical lead band in DurhamIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Lead Retail Sales Associate
Typical lead band in DurhamIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Mid Level Retail Sales Associate
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Mid Level Retail Sales Associate
Typical mid level band in DurhamIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Retail Sales Associate Career Ladder — Durham Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Durham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Retail Sales Associate0–2 yrs$22,888
- Mid Retail Sales Associate2–5 yrs$30,200
- Senior Retail Sales Associate5–8 yrs$38,148
- Staff Retail Sales Associate8–12 yrs$46,095
- Lead Retail Sales Associate12+ yrs$54,043
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).
Employers in the Retail Sales Associate hiring market in Durham
- Costco
- Amazon
- Target
- Home Depot
- Walmart
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Durham post Retail Sales Associate jobs
Employers in the Durham metro typically post Retail Sales Associate roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
Retail Sales Associate in Durham, NC — Common Questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate earn in Durham, NC?
- Median $15.28/hour ($31,790/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $28,240–$37,190. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Durham?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,850 Retail Sales Associate roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Durham employers use for Retail Sales Associate?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Retail Sales Associate jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Retail Sales Associate openings in Durham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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