Parts Salespersons pay range in Johnson City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,480 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Johnson City earn between $29,580 and $44,080.
- $24K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,880 | $3,240 | $18.69 |
| Median | $35,870 | $2,989 | $17.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,580 | $2,465 | $14.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,080 | $3,673 | $21.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Johnson City vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Johnson City 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 -7% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | $38,880 | $35,870 | $24,170 | $59,480 | 210 |
| 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 Johnson City
On the average salary of $38,880, a single filer in Johnson City takes home about $33,420 a year, or $2,785 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 Johnson City a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Johnson City area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.9), so the average $38,880 buys what about $44,218 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Johnson City ($43,480). A typical home costs $282,532, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Tennessee cities
Johnson City ranks 8th 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 Johnson City: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Johnson City?
$18.69 an hour on average, and $17.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Johnson City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Johnson City?
About $33,420 a year ($2,785 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,880. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Johnson City 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 Johnson City, TN (27740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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