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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Oregon (2026)
$17.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,081/year ($2,423/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 48,090 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Oregon (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $36,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,081 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $36,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,232 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,813 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,644 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,081 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,423 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Oregon?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Oregon is $36,770 per year ($17.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,760 and $43,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $36,770, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $29,081 per year ($2,423 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 48,090 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.