salary$31,340 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,670per year
Jobs in the area78,960people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Houston?
Expensive. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 58.7% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $31,340 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,350 and $45,670.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 58.7% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.