Retail Sales Associate Salary in Durham, NC

Median: $15.28/hour ($31,790/year) — $3,620 (10%) below the national median. Range: $28,240–$37,190.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Retail Sales Associate salary guide

The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Durham, NC is $15.28/hour ($31,790/year) ($3,620 (10%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,240–$37,190. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$15.28/hour ($31,790/year)BLS
Range$28,240–$37,190BLS
### Key facts for Retail Sales Associate in Durham Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Durham vs. National Average

25th Pct (Durham) $28,240
Median (Durham) $31,790
75th Pct (Durham) $37,190

National median: $35,410/yr. Durham is $3,620 (10%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).

Retail Sales Associate pay in Durham, NC — common questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Durham, NC?
The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Durham, NC is $15.28/hour ($31,790/year) ($3,620 (10%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,240–$37,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Durham a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?
At a $31,790 median, Durham is $3,620 (10%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Durham?
Target employers paying toward the $37,190 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Durham and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Retail Sales Associate salary in nearby markets

Charlotte, NC ($33,580) · Raleigh, NC ($33,100) · Greensboro, NC ($30,750) · Winston-Salem, NC ($30,100) · Madison, WI ($35,830) · Lubbock, TX ($28,480) · Norfolk, VA ($30,820) · Laredo, TX ($27,530)

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