salary$36,220 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Worcester, MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,020per year
Jobs in the area8,830people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Worcester?
Expensive. Rent of $1,952 a month takes 64.7% 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 Worcester, MA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Worcester, MA area is $36,220 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $31,950 and $47,020.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Worcester?
Typical rent of $1,952 a month takes 64.7% 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 Worcester, MA metro area.