salary$34,410 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,700per year
Jobs in the area18,850people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Milwaukee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 44.8% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $34,410 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,850 and $47,700.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 44.8% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.