Parts Salesperson Salary
Parts Salespersons earn a median $38,630 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$38,630
$18.57 per hour
Range
$28,240 – $62,890
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
270,070
across the U.S.
▲3.2%
Pay trend: The median for parts salespersons in the U.S. rose from $37,440 (May 2024) to $38,630 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.8%.
What parts salespersons do
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 30,000
Employment of parts salespersons is projected to grow 3.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 30,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Parts Salesperson take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$33,219
per year · effective tax rate 14.0%
$2,768Monthly
$1,384Twice a month
$1,278Every 2 weeks
$15.97Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,456
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,395
- Medicare (1.45%)$560
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$33,219
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,240 | $13.58 | $24,866 |
| 25th percentile | $33,110 | $15.92 | $28,784 |
| Median (50th) | $38,630 | $18.57 | $33,219 |
| 75th percentile | $49,850 | $23.97 | $42,234 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,890 | $30.24 | $52,712 |
Best cities for parts salespersons (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit, MI | $48,160 | $39,081 | $38,964 | 2,720 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,860 | $38,869 | $37,622 | 2,720 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $48,440 | $39,329 | $37,519 | 2,980 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $49,020 | $41,568 | $37,403 | 2,900 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $46,370 | $37,340 | $34,489 | 2,680 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $44,260 | $35,697 | $34,458 | 5,270 |
| 7 | Riverside, CA | $44,310 | $36,445 | $34,240 | 3,060 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $46,930 | $37,951 | $33,715 | 6,050 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $44,660 | $36,551 | $33,568 | 3,570 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $40,860 | $33,757 | $32,916 | 4,300 |
| 11 | Tampa, FL | $37,300 | $32,151 | $31,867 | 2,480 |
| 12 | Orlando, FL | $36,430 | $31,452 | $31,012 | 2,530 |
| 13 | Charlotte, NC | $35,950 | $30,140 | $30,961 | 2,950 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $36,940 | $30,567 | $30,549 | 5,450 |
| 15 | Los Angeles, CA | $41,600 | $34,411 | $30,301 | 8,690 |
| 16 | Dallas, TX | $36,010 | $31,114 | $30,181 | 7,160 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $34,010 | $29,507 | $29,917 | 6,200 |
| 18 | Miami, FL | $37,860 | $32,601 | $28,558 | 3,910 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $49,020
- Minneapolis, MN — $48,440
- Detroit, MI — $48,160
- New York, NY — $46,930
- Phoenix, AZ — $46,860
- Boston, MA — $46,370
- Washington, DC — $44,660
- Riverside, CA — $44,310
- Chicago, IL — $44,260
- Los Angeles, CA — $41,600
- Philadelphia, PA — $40,860
- Miami, FL — $37,860
- Tampa, FL — $37,300
- Atlanta, GA — $36,940
- Orlando, FL — $36,430
Parts Salesperson salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $48,600 | −6.5% | $41,230 | $34,890 – $68,640 | 1,610 |
| Colorado | $47,660 | +5.2% | $39,086 | $34,870 – $74,500 | 4,840 |
| Minnesota | $47,030 | −0.3% | $38,271 | $30,850 – $63,480 | 5,790 |
| Washington | $46,830 | +5.6% | $39,808 | $37,670 – $68,270 | 6,230 |
| Iowa | $46,670 | +2.6% | $38,558 | $29,500 – $65,000 | 3,810 |
| New Hampshire | $46,370 | +16.6% | $39,438 | $30,950 – $64,290 | 1,500 |
| Vermont | $46,260 | +14.2% | $38,234 | $36,840 – $60,570 | 780 |
| Alaska | $46,130 | +1.0% | $39,245 | $36,460 – $69,250 | 710 |
| Arizona | $46,020 | +7.0% | $38,215 | $34,170 – $68,530 | 3,890 |
| New Jersey | $45,510 | +11.8% | $37,781 | $34,310 – $74,480 | 4,810 |
| Wisconsin | $45,380 | +11.3% | $37,427 | $30,570 – $61,550 | 5,200 |
| South Dakota | $45,370 | +0.5% | $38,635 | $34,880 – $61,820 | 2,100 |
| Maine | $45,350 | +2.4% | $36,739 | $31,470 – $60,020 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $45,190 | +1.9% | $35,366 | $35,480 – $68,380 | 3,880 |
| New York | $45,180 | −0.8% | $36,639 | $34,750 – $65,140 | 7,460 |
| Hawaii | $45,120 | −0.9% | $36,501 | $35,770 – $66,150 | 930 |
| Nebraska | $45,100 | +1.9% | $37,245 | $29,920 – $62,350 | 2,360 |
| Montana | $45,060 | +5.7% | $37,025 | $29,210 – $58,960 | 1,860 |
| Massachusetts | $44,660 | +0.4% | $36,051 | $35,880 – $74,990 | 4,080 |
| Idaho | $44,580 | +12.1% | $36,746 | $30,180 – $63,090 | 1,980 |
| California | $44,440 | +5.2% | $36,543 | $36,320 – $72,830 | 26,990 |
| Connecticut | $44,400 | +16.7% | $36,782 | $35,660 – $63,460 | 3,400 |
| Michigan | $44,070 | +19.6% | $35,968 | $30,570 – $73,670 | 7,520 |
| Maryland | $42,460 | +11.1% | $34,643 | $32,760 – $63,680 | 4,370 |
| Illinois | $42,240 | +8.8% | $34,174 | $31,410 – $67,190 | 8,500 |
| Missouri | $39,740 | +3.2% | $33,181 | $29,190 – $58,820 | 5,330 |
| Utah | $39,190 | +5.3% | $32,872 | $29,620 – $74,930 | 3,080 |
| Nevada | $38,740 | +5.2% | $33,308 | $28,370 – $70,980 | 2,250 |
| Wyoming | $38,620 | −7.2% | $33,211 | $24,720 – $61,990 | 750 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,520 | +3.2% | $31,948 | $28,240 – $60,520 | 10,430 |
| Virginia | $38,070 | +2.5% | $31,394 | $28,810 – $62,010 | 7,370 |
| Delaware | $38,050 | +6.1% | $31,318 | $31,200 – $63,990 | 980 |
| Indiana | $37,500 | +2.7% | $31,235 | $28,010 – $61,070 | 7,080 |
| Florida | $37,190 | +5.2% | $32,062 | $28,720 – $61,520 | 16,200 |
| Georgia | $36,970 | +0.7% | $30,589 | $26,810 – $63,820 | 9,760 |
| Kansas | $36,940 | +0.5% | $30,600 | $23,560 – $62,420 | 3,700 |
| New Mexico | $36,890 | +7.4% | $31,202 | $28,290 – $60,420 | 1,410 |
| West Virginia | $36,800 | +23.2% | $30,756 | $23,250 – $60,080 | 1,880 |
| Ohio | $36,790 | +2.1% | $31,511 | $27,720 – $58,680 | 10,580 |
| Rhode Island | $36,450 | −6.0% | $30,718 | $31,580 – $60,800 | 920 |
| Kentucky | $36,400 | +3.1% | $30,271 | $24,100 – $59,110 | 4,220 |
| Oklahoma | $36,390 | +16.4% | $30,327 | $24,200 – $59,500 | 3,980 |
| Tennessee | $36,110 | +3.9% | $31,194 | $27,320 – $61,060 | 6,250 |
| Texas | $35,440 | +3.1% | $30,656 | $24,840 – $62,220 | 25,500 |
| Arkansas | $35,320 | +3.3% | $29,395 | $26,910 – $54,300 | 3,330 |
| Mississippi | $35,000 | +10.5% | $29,635 | $23,240 – $54,060 | 2,940 |
| Alabama | $33,820 | +1.8% | $27,928 | $23,690 – $58,240 | 5,880 |
| North Carolina | $32,480 | −8.8% | $27,490 | $25,460 – $56,680 | 11,460 |
| South Carolina | $32,180 | −8.5% | $27,263 | $23,660 – $53,590 | 4,600 |
| Louisiana | $31,310 | +5.8% | $26,785 | $23,390 – $55,120 | 3,960 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $41,300 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier | $36,220 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,410 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Cashier | $32,880 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $39,320 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $41,380 | No formal educational credential | -10.4% |
| Telemarketer | $35,450 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Model | $48,470 | No formal educational credential | -2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parts salesperson make?
The national median salary for parts salespersons is $38,630 a year ($18.57 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,240 and the top 10% earn over $62,890. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays parts salespersons the most?
North Dakota has the highest median pay at $48,600. After taxes and local prices, Detroit, MI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many parts salespersons are there in the U.S.?
About 270,070 people work as parts salespersons nationwide.