Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Retail Sales Associate jobs in Wichita, KS

7,530 retail sales associates employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $14.79/hour ($30,760/year) median · 13% below the national median.

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The median retail sales associate salary in Wichita, KS is $14.79/hour ($30,760/year), with a typical range of $27,610 to $35,840 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Retail Sales Associate pay in Wichita, KS

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $27,610 $30,760 $35,840
25th$27,610 Median$30,760 75th$35,840 vs US13% below the national median

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

What is a Retail Sales Associate salary in Wichita?

The median retail sales associate salary in Wichita, KS is $14.79/hour ($30,760/year), with a typical range of $27,610 to $35,840 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,530 retail sales associates employed in the Wichita metro area.

Retail Sales Associate pay bands in Wichita 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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$29,375–$34,943
Common on
Lever

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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$25,684–$34,389
Common on
Ashby

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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$27,068–$34,389
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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$28,914–$34,943
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Wichita
Example (illustrative)
Location
Wichita, KS
Typical pay range
$29,375–$36,050
Common on
Lever

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

Retail Sales Associate Career Ladder — Wichita Metro

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

  1. Entry Retail Sales Associate0–2 yrs$22,147
  2. Mid Retail Sales Associate2–5 yrs$29,222
  3. Senior Retail Sales Associate5–8 yrs$36,912
  4. Staff Retail Sales Associate8–12 yrs$44,602
  5. Lead Retail Sales Associate12+ yrs$52,292

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

Employers in the Retail Sales Associate hiring market in Wichita

  • 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 Wichita post Retail Sales Associate jobs

Employers in the Wichita 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 Wichita, KS — Common Questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate earn in Wichita, KS?
Median $14.79/hour ($30,760/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $27,610–$35,840. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Wichita?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,530 Retail Sales Associate roles employed in the Wichita metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Wichita 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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