salary$35,860 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,180per year
Jobs in the area4,160people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Fargo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 36.1% 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 Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $35,860 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,140 and $50,180.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 36.1% 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 Fargo, ND-MN metro area.