salary$30,790 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,910per year
Jobs in the area6,310people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Wilmington?
Expensive. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 67.4% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Wilmington, NC area is $30,790 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $22,820 and $45,910.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 67.4% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.