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.
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 | Fargo, ND | $47,520 | $40,362 | $44,417 | 480 |
| 2 | Des Moines, IA | $48,850 | $40,226 | $43,867 | 880 |
| 3 | Sioux Falls, SD | $46,120 | $39,237 | $43,294 | 840 |
| 4 | Omaha, NE | $46,600 | $38,382 | $41,760 | 930 |
| 5 | Tucson, AZ | $47,100 | $39,056 | $40,307 | 470 |
| 6 | Madison, WI | $47,590 | $39,106 | $40,196 | 560 |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | $46,800 | $38,506 | $39,722 | 1,180 |
| 8 | Lancaster, PA | $47,410 | $38,818 | $39,507 | 630 |
| 9 | Boise City, ID | $46,970 | $38,539 | $39,170 | 720 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $48,160 | $39,081 | $38,964 | 2,720 |
| 11 | Kansas City, MO | $43,090 | $35,715 | $38,593 | 2,030 |
| 12 | Spokane, WA | $45,440 | $38,691 | $38,558 | 660 |
| 13 | Salt Lake City, UT | $46,740 | $38,598 | $38,266 | 1,450 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs, CO | $46,660 | $38,327 | $38,058 | 670 |
| 15 | Syracuse, NY | $44,850 | $36,392 | $38,011 | 470 |
| 16 | Denver, CO | $48,950 | $40,066 | $37,876 | 2,330 |
| 17 | Portland, ME | $47,850 | $38,579 | $37,876 | 600 |
| 18 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,860 | $38,869 | $37,622 | 2,720 |
| 19 | Springfield, MO | $39,880 | $33,287 | $37,576 | 580 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $48,440 | $39,329 | $37,519 | 2,980 |
| 21 | Buffalo, NY | $44,130 | $35,852 | $37,407 | 710 |
| 22 | Seattle, WA | $49,020 | $41,568 | $37,403 | 2,900 |
| 23 | St. Louis, MO | $42,890 | $35,564 | $37,401 | 2,110 |
| 24 | San Jose, CA | $50,200 | $40,802 | $36,950 | 940 |
| 25 | Albany, NY | $45,220 | $36,669 | $36,829 | 600 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $50,200
- San Francisco, CA — $50,030
- Seattle, WA — $49,020
- Denver, CO — $48,950
- Des Moines, IA — $48,850
- Minneapolis, MN — $48,440
- Detroit, MI — $48,160
- Portland, ME — $47,850
- Madison, WI — $47,590
- Fargo, ND — $47,520
- Lancaster, PA — $47,410
- Portland, OR — $47,340
- Tucson, AZ — $47,100
- Boise City, ID — $46,970
- New York, NY — $46,930
Parts Salesperson salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $48,600 | $41,230 | $34,890 – $68,640 | 1,610 |
| Colorado | $47,660 | $39,086 | $34,870 – $74,500 | 4,840 |
| Minnesota | $47,030 | $38,271 | $30,850 – $63,480 | 5,790 |
| Washington | $46,830 | $39,808 | $37,670 – $68,270 | 6,230 |
| Iowa | $46,670 | $38,558 | $29,500 – $65,000 | 3,810 |
| New Hampshire | $46,370 | $39,438 | $30,950 – $64,290 | 1,500 |
| Vermont | $46,260 | $38,234 | $36,840 – $60,570 | 780 |
| Alaska | $46,130 | $39,245 | $36,460 – $69,250 | 710 |
| Arizona | $46,020 | $38,215 | $34,170 – $68,530 | 3,890 |
| New Jersey | $45,510 | $37,781 | $34,310 – $74,480 | 4,810 |
| Wisconsin | $45,380 | $37,427 | $30,570 – $61,550 | 5,200 |
| South Dakota | $45,370 | $38,635 | $34,880 – $61,820 | 2,100 |
| Maine | $45,350 | $36,739 | $31,470 – $60,020 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $45,190 | $35,366 | $35,480 – $68,380 | 3,880 |
| New York | $45,180 | $36,639 | $34,750 – $65,140 | 7,460 |
| Hawaii | $45,120 | $36,501 | $35,770 – $66,150 | 930 |
| Nebraska | $45,100 | $37,245 | $29,920 – $62,350 | 2,360 |
| Montana | $45,060 | $37,025 | $29,210 – $58,960 | 1,860 |
| Massachusetts | $44,660 | $36,051 | $35,880 – $74,990 | 4,080 |
| Idaho | $44,580 | $36,746 | $30,180 – $63,090 | 1,980 |
| California | $44,440 | $36,543 | $36,320 – $72,830 | 26,990 |
| Connecticut | $44,400 | $36,782 | $35,660 – $63,460 | 3,400 |
| Michigan | $44,070 | $35,968 | $30,570 – $73,670 | 7,520 |
| Maryland | $42,460 | $34,643 | $32,760 – $63,680 | 4,370 |
| Illinois | $42,240 | $34,174 | $31,410 – $67,190 | 8,500 |
| Missouri | $39,740 | $33,181 | $29,190 – $58,820 | 5,330 |
| Utah | $39,190 | $32,872 | $29,620 – $74,930 | 3,080 |
| Nevada | $38,740 | $33,308 | $28,370 – $70,980 | 2,250 |
| Wyoming | $38,620 | $33,211 | $24,720 – $61,990 | 750 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,520 | $31,948 | $28,240 – $60,520 | 10,430 |
| Virginia | $38,070 | $31,394 | $28,810 – $62,010 | 7,370 |
| Delaware | $38,050 | $31,318 | $31,200 – $63,990 | 980 |
| Indiana | $37,500 | $31,235 | $28,010 – $61,070 | 7,080 |
| Florida | $37,190 | $32,062 | $28,720 – $61,520 | 16,200 |
| Georgia | $36,970 | $30,589 | $26,810 – $63,820 | 9,760 |
| Kansas | $36,940 | $30,600 | $23,560 – $62,420 | 3,700 |
| New Mexico | $36,890 | $31,202 | $28,290 – $60,420 | 1,410 |
| West Virginia | $36,800 | $30,756 | $23,250 – $60,080 | 1,880 |
| Ohio | $36,790 | $31,511 | $27,720 – $58,680 | 10,580 |
| Rhode Island | $36,450 | $30,718 | $31,580 – $60,800 | 920 |
| Kentucky | $36,400 | $30,271 | $24,100 – $59,110 | 4,220 |
| Oklahoma | $36,390 | $30,327 | $24,200 – $59,500 | 3,980 |
| Tennessee | $36,110 | $31,194 | $27,320 – $61,060 | 6,250 |
| Texas | $35,440 | $30,656 | $24,840 – $62,220 | 25,500 |
| Arkansas | $35,320 | $29,395 | $26,910 – $54,300 | 3,330 |
| Mississippi | $35,000 | $29,635 | $23,240 – $54,060 | 2,940 |
| Alabama | $33,820 | $27,928 | $23,690 – $58,240 | 5,880 |
| North Carolina | $32,480 | $27,490 | $25,460 – $56,680 | 11,460 |
| South Carolina | $32,180 | $27,263 | $23,660 – $53,590 | 4,600 |
| Louisiana | $31,310 | $26,785 | $23,390 – $55,120 | 3,960 |
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, Fargo, ND 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.
All 112 cities
- Akron, OH
- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Allentown, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Buffalo, NY
- Canton, OH
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chattanooga, TN
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Durham, NC
- El Paso, TX
- Fargo, ND
- Fayetteville, AR
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Fresno, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Lafayette, LA
- Lakeland, FL
- Lancaster, PA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Lexington, KY
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- McAllen, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Mobile, AL
- Modesto, CA
- Montgomery, AL
- Nashville, TN
- New Haven, CT
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Ogden, UT
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, ME
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Savannah, GA
- Scranton, PA
- Seattle, WA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Spokane, WA
- Springfield, MO
- St. Louis, MO
- Stockton, CA
- Syracuse, NY
- Tampa, FL
- Toledo, OH
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC
- Wichita, KS
- Winston, NC
- Worcester, MA
- Youngstown, OH