DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 601 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 3,800,250 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Retail Salespersons
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPORTS BASEMENT | $35,360 | 7 | +2.3% |
| 2 | Texas Mobile PCS LLC | $27,165 | 10 | -21.4% |
| 3 | Vineland Investments Inc | $22,880 | 17 | -33.8% |
| 4 | Lockwood Travel Center LLC | $21,934 | 18 | -36.6% |
| 5 | Ardens Garden The Juice Market, Inc | $19,760 | 5 | -42.9% |
| 6 | East Freeway Truck Stop | $17,555 | 11 | -49.2% |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $54,080 | +82.8% | 2 |
| Washington | $38,938 | +1.5% | 3 |
| Utah | $31,703 | -7.6% | 2 |
| Connecticut | $31,503 | -10.9% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $31,200 | +2.8% | 20 |
| Illinois | $29,260 | -15.2% | 8 |
| Wisconsin | $29,120 | -13.4% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $29,120 | -3.2% | 1 |
| Florida | $29,099 | -8.9% | 54 |
| Arkansas | $28,500 | -3.1% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $27,040 | -25.6% | 9 |
| Ohio | $26,374 | -13.4% | 1 |
| Tennessee | $26,146 | -15% | 1 |
| Oregon | $26,000 | -28.1% | 1 |
| California | $25,298 | -32.1% | 27 |
| Indiana | $23,400 | -22.8% | 5 |
| Colorado | $23,088 | -37.5% | 3 |
| Alabama | $23,000 | -21.9% | 4 |
| Michigan | $22,568 | -32.3% | 5 |
| New York | $22,422 | -39.4% | 5 |
| Texas | $21,653 | -28.1% | 11 |
| New Jersey | $20,436 | -42.6% | 2 |
| Maryland | $20,291 | -40.9% | 2 |
| Missouri | $18,720 | -40.1% | 1 |
| New Mexico | $18,325 | -41.6% | 1 |
| Kansas | $17,233 | -45.6% | 2 |
| Virginia | $17,056 | -47.9% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Retail Salespersons positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 91% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lockwood Travel Center LLC | None | $21,934 |
| Vineland Investments Inc | None | $22,880 |
| East Freeway Truck Stop | High School | $17,555 |
| Texas Mobile PCS LLC | High School | $27,165 |
| SPORTS BASEMENT | Not specified | $35,360 |
| Ardens Garden The Juice Market, Inc | High School | $19,760 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Retail Salespersons is Retail Trade at $27,323. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Retail Trade at $26,886.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 601 DOL filings, the median salary for a Retail Salespersons is $26,000, ranging from $21,840 to $30,368.
The 90th percentile salary is $47,930 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Retail Salespersons positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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