Retail Salesperson Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ
Retail Salespersons in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area earn a median $35,290 a year — 0% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $29,862 take-home, or $2,489 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,055
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,188
- Medicare (1.45%)$512
- Arizona income tax$674
- Take-home pay$29,862
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
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Retail Salesperson pay by experience in Prescott Valley, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,950 | $14.88 | $26,483 | $2,207 |
| 25th percentile | $33,150 | $15.94 | $28,196 | $2,350 |
| Median (50th) | $35,290 | $16.97 | $29,862 | $2,489 |
| 75th percentile | $38,440 | $18.48 | $32,314 | $2,693 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $46,770 | $22.49 | $38,799 | $3,233 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $35,290 buys in Prescott Valley, AZ
Prices in Prescott Valley, AZ are 1.7% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median retail salesperson's $29,862 take-home pay has the buying power of $30,392 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Prescott Valley, AZ has 1.4× the national concentration of retail salesperson jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for retail salespersons, adjusted for cost of living
Prescott Valley, AZ ranks #49 of 237 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $35,860 | $30,994 | $34,107 |
| 2 | St. Cloud, MN | $34,860 | $29,144 | $33,257 |
| 3 | Yakima, WA | $36,640 | $31,620 | $33,095 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls, SD | $34,600 | $29,981 | $33,080 |
| 5 | Rochester, MN | $36,000 | $29,999 | $33,030 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $44,220 | $36,378 | $32,944 |
| 7 | Duluth, MN | $34,650 | $28,986 | $32,654 |
| 8 | Rapid City, SD | $33,350 | $28,977 | $32,500 |
| 49 | Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,290 | $29,862 | $30,392 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 237 metros →
About the job: retail salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.3% (slower than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Retail Salesperson salaries elsewhere in Arizona
- Tucson, AZ — $34,530
- Phoenix, AZ — $35,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Prescott Valley, AZ?
The median retail salesperson salary in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area is $35,290 a year, or about $16.97 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $33,150 and $38,440.
What is a retail salesperson’s take-home pay in Prescott Valley, AZ?
On the median $35,290 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $29,862 a year ($2,489 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $674 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Prescott Valley, AZ a good place to work as a retail salesperson?
Pay here is 0% below the national median of $35,410. Local prices are 1.7% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $30,392 would in a typical U.S. city. Prescott Valley, AZ ranks #49 of 237 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a retail salesperson afford rent in Prescott Valley, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Prescott Valley, AZ is $1,309 a month ($1,637 for two bedrooms) — 53% of a median retail salesperson’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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