Is Seattle a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?

At a $42,080 median, Seattle is $6,670 (19%) above 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 Seattle?

Target employers paying toward the $45,850 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Seattle and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Seattle, WA

Median: $20.23/hour ($42,080/year) — $6,670 (19%) above the national median. Range: $38,480–$45,850.

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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 Seattle, WA is $20.23/hour ($42,080/year) ($6,670 (19%) above the national median), with a typical range of $38,480–$45,850. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$20.23/hour ($42,080/year)	BLS
Range	$38,480–$45,850	BLS

### Key facts for Retail Sales Associate in Seattle Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Seattle vs. National Average

25th Pct (Seattle) $38,480

Median (Seattle) $42,080

75th Pct (Seattle) $45,850

National median: $35,410/yr. Seattle is $6,670 (19%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).

Retail Sales Associate pay in Seattle, WA — common questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Seattle, WA?: The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Seattle, WA is $20.23/hour ($42,080/year) ($6,670 (19%) above the national median), with a typical range of $38,480–$45,850 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Seattle a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?: At a $42,080 median, Seattle is $6,670 (19%) above 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 Seattle?: Target employers paying toward the $45,850 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Seattle and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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