Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Retail Sales Associate jobs in Greensboro, NC

9,510 retail sales associates employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $14.78/hour ($30,750/year) median · 13% below the national median.

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The median retail sales associate salary in Greensboro, NC is $14.78/hour ($30,750/year), with a typical range of $27,670 to $36,520 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Retail Sales Associate pay in Greensboro, NC

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $27,670 $30,750 $36,520
25th$27,670 Median$30,750 75th$36,520 vs US13% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate). Full Retail Sales Associate salary guide →

What is a Retail Sales Associate salary in Greensboro?

The median retail sales associate salary in Greensboro, NC is $14.78/hour ($30,750/year), with a typical range of $27,670 to $36,520 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 9,510 retail sales associates employed in the Greensboro metro area.

Retail Sales Associate pay bands in Greensboro 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 Greensboro
Example (illustrative)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Typical pay range
$29,366–$38,806
Common on
Ashby

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 Greensboro
Example (illustrative)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Typical pay range
$27,521–$38,253
Common on
Workday

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 Greensboro
Example (illustrative)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Typical pay range
$25,215–$36,592
Common on
Lever

Illustrative 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 Greensboro
Example (illustrative)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Typical pay range
$27,521–$33,825
Common on
Lever

Illustrative 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 Greensboro
Example (illustrative)
Location
Greensboro, NC
Typical pay range
$25,676–$37,699
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 — Greensboro Metro

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

  1. Entry Retail Sales Associate0–2 yrs$22,140
  2. Mid Retail Sales Associate2–5 yrs$29,212
  3. Senior Retail Sales Associate5–8 yrs$36,900
  4. Staff Retail Sales Associate8–12 yrs$44,587
  5. Lead Retail Sales Associate12+ yrs$52,275

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

Employers in the Retail Sales Associate hiring market in Greensboro

  • 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 Greensboro post Retail Sales Associate jobs

Employers in the Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate earn in Greensboro, NC?
Median $14.78/hour ($30,750/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $27,670–$36,520. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Greensboro?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 9,510 Retail Sales Associate roles employed in the Greensboro metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Greensboro 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?
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