salary$36,460 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,810per year
Jobs in the area9,290people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Fresno?
Expensive. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 58.9% 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 Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Fresno, CA area is $36,460 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,320 and $47,810.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 58.9% 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 Fresno, CA metro area.