salary$36,850 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,260per year
Jobs in the area64,150people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 101.3% 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 Boston, MA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $36,850 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,000 and $48,260.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 101.3% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.