Parts Salespersons pay range in Cleveland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,960 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Cleveland earn between $29,060 and $44,350.
- $24K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $44K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,860 | $3,238 | $18.68 |
| Median | $34,050 | $2,838 | $16.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,060 | $2,422 | $13.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,350 | $3,696 | $21.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Cleveland vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Cleveland earn 4% less than the Tennessee average ($40,540) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $38,860 | $34,050 | $23,990 | $62,960 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $40,540 | $36,110 | $27,320 | $61,060 | 6,250 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Cleveland
On the average salary of $38,860, a single filer in Cleveland takes home about $33,404 a year, or $2,784 a month and $1,285 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Cleveland a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cleveland area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1), so the average $38,860 buys what about $44,119 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Cleveland ($40,230). A typical home costs $312,380, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Tennessee cities
Cleveland ranks 9th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($42,450).
- Memphis$42,450
- Chattanooga$41,970
- Nashville$41,620
- Knoxville$41,140
- Clarksville$40,920
- Jackson$40,160
- Morristown$38,980
- Johnson City$38,880
- Cleveland$38,860
- Kingsport$38,750
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Cleveland: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Cleveland?
$18.69 an hour on average, and $16.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Cleveland?
About $33,404 a year ($2,784 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,860. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Cleveland than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2022; area Cleveland, TN (17420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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