salary$37,340 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,190per year
Jobs in the area28,230people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Portland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 60.2% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $37,340 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,650 and $50,190.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 60.2% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.