Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Retail Sales Associate jobs in Fremont, CA

39,460 retail sales associates employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.08/hour ($43,850/year) median · 24% above the national median.

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The median retail sales associate salary in Fremont, CA is $21.08/hour ($43,850/year), with a typical range of $40,010 to $47,900 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Fremont is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$21.08/hour ($43,850/year)BLS
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Retail Sales Associate pay in Fremont, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Fremont metro. Half of Retail Sales Associates earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $40,010 $43,850 $47,900
25th$40,010 Median$43,850 75th$47,900 vs US24% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate). Fremont is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Retail Sales Associate salary guide →

What is a Retail Sales Associate salary in Fremont?

The median retail sales associate salary in Fremont, CA is $21.08/hour ($43,850/year), with a typical range of $40,010 to $47,900 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 39,460 retail sales associates employed in the Fremont metro area. Fremont is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Retail Sales Associate pay bands in Fremont 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 Fremont
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fremont, CA
Typical pay range
$38,587–$54,549
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Retail Sales Associate

Typical staff band in Fremont
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fremont, CA
Typical pay range
$37,272–$52,181
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Retail Sales Associate

Typical entry level band in Fremont
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fremont, CA
Typical pay range
$39,245–$48,235
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Retail Sales Associate

Typical mid level band in Fremont
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fremont, CA
Typical pay range
$35,957–$54,549
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Retail Sales Associate

Typical senior band in Fremont
Example (illustrative)
Location
Fremont, CA
Typical pay range
$37,930–$55,338
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Retail Sales Associate Career Ladder — Fremont Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Fremont’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Retail Sales Associate0–2 yrs$31,572
  2. Mid Retail Sales Associate2–5 yrs$41,657
  3. Senior Retail Sales Associate5–8 yrs$52,620
  4. Staff Retail Sales Associate8–12 yrs$63,582
  5. Lead Retail Sales Associate12+ yrs$74,545

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).

Employers in the Retail Sales Associate hiring market in Fremont

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco

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 Fremont post Retail Sales Associate jobs

Employers in the Fremont 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 Fremont, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate earn in Fremont, CA?
Median $21.08/hour ($43,850/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,010–$47,900. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Fremont is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Fremont?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 39,460 Retail Sales Associate roles employed in the Fremont metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Fremont 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.
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