Parts Salespersons Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for parts salespersons in the United States was $38,630 ($18.57 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,240 | $13.58 |
| 25th | $33,110 | $15.92 |
| Median | $38,630 | $18.57 |
| 75th | $49,850 | $23.97 |
| 90th | $62,890 | $30.24 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 41-2022
- Total U.S. employment: 270,070
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $43,830 sits 13.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Parts Salespersons Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,820 | $16.26 | -12.5% | 5,880 |
| Alaska | $46,130 | $22.18 | +19.4% | 710 |
| Arizona | $46,020 | $22.13 | +19.1% | 3,890 |
| Arkansas | $35,320 | $16.98 | -8.6% | 3,330 |
| California | $44,440 | $21.37 | +15.0% | 26,990 |
| Colorado | $47,660 | $22.91 | +23.4% | 4,840 |
| Connecticut | $44,400 | $21.34 | +14.9% | 3,400 |
| Delaware | $38,050 | $18.29 | -1.5% | 980 |
| Florida | $37,190 | $17.88 | -3.7% | 16,200 |
| Georgia | $36,970 | $17.78 | -4.3% | 9,760 |
| Hawaii | $45,120 | $21.69 | +16.8% | 930 |
| Idaho | $44,580 | $21.43 | +15.4% | 1,980 |
| Illinois | $42,240 | $20.31 | +9.3% | 8,500 |
| Indiana | $37,500 | $18.03 | -2.9% | 7,080 |
| Iowa | $46,670 | $22.44 | +20.8% | 3,810 |
| Kansas | $36,940 | $17.76 | -4.4% | 3,700 |
| Kentucky | $36,400 | $17.50 | -5.8% | 4,220 |
| Louisiana | $31,310 | $15.05 | -18.9% | 3,960 |
| Maine | $45,350 | $21.81 | +17.4% | 1,630 |
| Maryland | $42,460 | $20.41 | +9.9% | 4,370 |
| Massachusetts | $44,660 | $21.47 | +15.6% | 4,080 |
| Michigan | $44,070 | $21.19 | +14.1% | 7,520 |
| Minnesota | $47,030 | $22.61 | +21.7% | 5,790 |
| Mississippi | $35,000 | $16.83 | -9.4% | 2,940 |
| Missouri | $39,740 | $19.11 | +2.9% | 5,330 |
| Montana | $45,060 | $21.66 | +16.6% | 1,860 |
| Nebraska | $45,100 | $21.68 | +16.7% | 2,360 |
| Nevada | $38,740 | $18.63 | +0.3% | 2,250 |
| New Hampshire | $46,370 | $22.30 | +20.0% | 1,500 |
| New Jersey | $45,510 | $21.88 | +17.8% | 4,810 |
| New Mexico | $36,890 | $17.74 | -4.5% | 1,410 |
| New York | $45,180 | $21.72 | +17.0% | 7,460 |
| North Carolina | $32,480 | $15.61 | -15.9% | 11,460 |
| North Dakota | $48,600 | $23.37 | +25.8% | 1,610 |
| Ohio | $36,790 | $17.69 | -4.8% | 10,580 |
| Oklahoma | $36,390 | $17.50 | -5.8% | 3,980 |
| Oregon | $45,190 | $21.73 | +17.0% | 3,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,520 | $18.52 | -0.3% | 10,430 |
| Rhode Island | $36,450 | $17.53 | -5.6% | 920 |
| South Carolina | $32,180 | $15.47 | -16.7% | 4,600 |
| South Dakota | $45,370 | $21.81 | +17.4% | 2,100 |
| Tennessee | $36,110 | $17.36 | -6.5% | 6,250 |
| Texas | $35,440 | $17.04 | -8.3% | 25,500 |
| Utah | $39,190 | $18.84 | +1.4% | 3,080 |
| Vermont | $46,260 | $22.24 | +19.8% | 780 |
| Virginia | $38,070 | $18.30 | -1.4% | 7,370 |
| Washington | $46,830 | $22.51 | +21.2% | 6,230 |
| West Virginia | $36,800 | $17.69 | -4.7% | 1,880 |
| Wisconsin | $45,380 | $21.82 | +17.5% | 5,200 |
| Wyoming | $38,620 | $18.57 | -0.0% | 750 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for parts salespersons?
The median annual wage for parts salespersons is $38,630 ($18.57 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays parts salespersons the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many parts salespersons are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 270,070 parts salespersons employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do parts salespersons make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.57. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.