Median Salary
$38,630
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$18.57
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$62,890
entry level starts ~$28,240
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 270,000 employed
How much does a Parts Salesperson make?
Parts Salespersons in the United States bring home a median salary of $38,630 a year, or around $18.57 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $28,240, while the top 10% earn $62,890.
That is $22,760 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Parts Salesperson salary range by percentile
Half of all Parts Salespersons earn between $33,110 and $49,850 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $28,240 | $13.58 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,110 | $15.92 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,630 | $18.57 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,850 | $23.97 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,890 | $30.24 |
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Highest-paying states for Parts Salesperson
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. North Dakota leads the country for Parts Salesperson pay at $48,600 a year, followed by Colorado ($47,660) and Minnesota ($47,030). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $31,310 — a gap of $17,290 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Parts Salesperson salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
North Dakota $48,600Colorado $47,660Minnesota $47,030Washington $46,830Iowa $46,670New Hampshire $46,370Vermont $46,260Alaska $46,130Arizona $46,020New Jersey $45,510Wisconsin $45,380South Dakota $45,370Maine $45,350Oregon $45,190New York $45,180Hawaii $45,120Nebraska $45,100Montana $45,060Massachusetts $44,660Idaho $44,580California $44,440Connecticut $44,400Michigan $44,070Maryland $42,460Illinois $42,240Missouri $39,740Utah $39,190Nevada $38,740Wyoming $38,620Pennsylvania $38,520Virginia $38,070Delaware $38,050Indiana $37,500Florida $37,190Georgia $36,970Kansas $36,940New Mexico $36,890West Virginia $36,800Ohio $36,790Rhode Island $36,450Kentucky $36,400Oklahoma $36,390Tennessee $36,110Texas $35,440Arkansas $35,320Mississippi $35,000Alabama $33,820North Carolina $32,480South Carolina $32,180Louisiana $31,310
Workforce and education
About 270,000 people work as Parts Salespersons in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $43,830 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Parts Salesperson make in the United States?
The median Parts Salesperson salary in the United States is $38,630 per year, or about $18.57 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $28,240, while the top 10% of earners make $62,890 or more.
How does Parts Salesperson pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Parts Salesperson median of $38,630 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Parts Salespersons the most?
North Dakota is the highest-paying state for Parts Salespersons, with a median salary of $48,600 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Parts Salesperson?
Becoming a Parts Salesperson typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Parts Salespersons work in the United States?
About 270,000 people were employed as Parts Salespersons in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.