Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Retail Sales Associate jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

69,060 retail sales associates employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.29/hour ($35,960/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median retail sales associate salary in Scottsdale, AZ is $17.29/hour ($35,960/year), with a typical range of $33,570 to $38,130 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$17.29/hour ($35,960/year)BLS
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Retail Sales Associate pay in Scottsdale, AZ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $33,570 $35,960 $38,130
25th$33,570 Median$35,960 75th$38,130 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate). Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Retail Sales Associate salary guide →

What is a Retail Sales Associate salary in Scottsdale?

The median retail sales associate salary in Scottsdale, AZ is $17.29/hour ($35,960/year), with a typical range of $33,570 to $38,130 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 69,060 retail sales associates employed in the Scottsdale metro area. Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Retail Sales Associate pay bands in Scottsdale 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.

Staff Retail Sales Associate

Typical staff band in Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$30,026–$40,203
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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$34,341–$41,497
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$30,026–$44,086
Common on
Ashby

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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$31,105–$45,381
Common on
Workday

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 Scottsdale
Example (illustrative)
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Typical pay range
$32,184–$42,792
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 — Scottsdale Metro

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

  1. Entry Retail Sales Associate0–2 yrs$25,891
  2. Mid Retail Sales Associate2–5 yrs$34,162
  3. Senior Retail Sales Associate5–8 yrs$43,152
  4. Staff Retail Sales Associate8–12 yrs$52,142
  5. Lead Retail Sales Associate12+ yrs$61,132

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

Employers in the Retail Sales Associate hiring market in Scottsdale

  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco
  • Amazon
  • Target

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 Scottsdale post Retail Sales Associate jobs

Employers in the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ — Common Questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate earn in Scottsdale, AZ?
Median $17.29/hour ($35,960/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $33,570–$38,130. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Scottsdale?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 69,060 Retail Sales Associate roles employed in the Scottsdale metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Scottsdale 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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