salary$33,260 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,490per year
Jobs in the area12,080people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Omaha?
Expensive. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 52.2% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $33,260 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $28,280 and $46,490.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 52.2% 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.