salary$33,400 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,860per year
Jobs in the area100,340people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $1,648 a month takes 59.2% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Arlington, TX?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $33,400 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $24,060 and $45,860.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $1,648 a month takes 59.2% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.