Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Retail Sales Associate jobs in Jersey City, NJ

202,080 retail sales associates employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.40/hour ($38,280/year) median · 8% above the national median.

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The median retail sales associate salary in Jersey City, NJ is $18.40/hour ($38,280/year), with a typical range of $36,560 to $45,080 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$18.40/hour ($38,280/year)BLS
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Retail Sales Associate pay in Jersey City, NJ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,560 $38,280 $45,080
25th$36,560 Median$38,280 75th$45,080 vs US8% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate). Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Retail Sales Associate salary guide →

What is a Retail Sales Associate salary in Jersey City?

The median retail sales associate salary in Jersey City, NJ is $18.40/hour ($38,280/year), with a typical range of $36,560 to $45,080 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 202,080 retail sales associates employed in the Jersey City metro area. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Retail Sales Associate pay bands in Jersey City 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.

Mid Level Retail Sales Associate

Typical mid level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$35,409–$43,486
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 Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$33,112–$44,864
Common on
Workday

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 Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$31,389–$43,486
Common on
iCIMS

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 Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$33,686–$42,108
Common on
Lever

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 Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$31,963–$43,486
Common on
Ashby

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

Retail Sales Associate Career Ladder — Jersey City Metro

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

  1. Entry Retail Sales Associate0–2 yrs$27,561
  2. Mid Retail Sales Associate2–5 yrs$36,366
  3. Senior Retail Sales Associate5–8 yrs$45,936
  4. Staff Retail Sales Associate8–12 yrs$55,506
  5. Lead Retail Sales Associate12+ yrs$65,076

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

Employers in the Retail Sales Associate hiring market in Jersey City

  • 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 Jersey City post Retail Sales Associate jobs

Employers in the Jersey City 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 Jersey City, NJ — Common Questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate earn in Jersey City, NJ?
Median $18.40/hour ($38,280/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,560–$45,080. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Jersey City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 202,080 Retail Sales Associate roles employed in the Jersey City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Jersey City 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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