Retail Salespersons pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,070 or more. The middle half of retail salespersons in Grand Forks earn between $30,190 and $37,850.
- $28K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $38K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,370 | $3,114 | $17.97 |
| Median | $34,440 | $2,870 | $16.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,190 | $2,516 | $14.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,850 | $3,154 | $18.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Retail Salespersons pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Retail salespersons in Grand Forks earn 3% less than the North Dakota average ($38,530) and about the same as the U.S. average ($37,310). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $35,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $37,370 | $34,440 | $27,890 | $48,070 | 1,620 |
| North Dakota | $38,530 | $36,040 | $28,140 | $49,820 | 11,320 |
| United States | $37,310 | $35,410 | $27,210 | $47,890 | 3,897,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Retail Salespersons salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $37,370, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $32,207 a year, or $2,684 a month and $1,239 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $32,207 | $2,684 |
| Working in MN | $31,026 | $2,586 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for retail salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $37,370 buys what about $43,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Retail Salespersons salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($39,330).
Highest-paying cities for retail salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,420).
- San Jose, CA$47,420
- San Francisco, CA$47,290
- Napa, CA$45,630
- Seattle, WA$45,020
- Mount Vernon, WA$44,690
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Retail Salespersons salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do retail salespersons make an hour in Grand Forks?
$17.96 an hour on average, and $16.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level retail salespersons salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the retail salespersons take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $32,207 a year ($2,684 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,370.
Do retail salespersons earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($37,310).
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 41-2031; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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