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The Sales and Service Associate role plays a crucial part in customer relations, often serving as the first point of contact. The average salary for this position is $55,256 annually, with variations based on location, industry, and experience level.
Salary ranges can differ significantly across states. For example, sales associates in California typically earn higher salaries compared to those in Texas. Understanding these regional differences allows individuals to target job opportunities in areas with better compensation.
With experience, Sales and Service Associates can advance to management or specialized roles, which often come with increased salaries and responsibilities. Exploring job boards like Zippia can help you find positions that not only pay well but also align with your career aspirations.
As the demand for customer service continues to rise, opportunities in this field are expected to grow. By staying informed about salary trends and the skills in demand, you can enhance your prospects in the job market.
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The highest-paying states for sales and service associates are New York, Hawaii, and California. The lowest average sales and service associate salary states are Utah, Montana, and Wisconsin.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $78,863 | $37.91 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $69,187 | $33.26 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $60,928 | $29.29 |
| 4 | California | $71,788 | $34.51 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $61,366 | $29.50 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $69,803 | $33.56 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $68,296 | $32.83 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $73,886 | $35.52 |
| 9 | Michigan | $53,859 | $25.89 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $51,448 | $24.73 |
| 11 | Vermont | $60,646 | $29.16 |
| 12 | Delaware | $55,914 | $26.88 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $74,888 | $36.00 |
| 14 | Indiana | $53,466 | $25.70 |
| 15 | Georgia | $56,944 | $27.38 |
| 16 | Ohio | $51,873 | $24.94 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $52,413 | $25.20 |
| 18 | Virginia | $57,727 | $27.75 |
| 19 | Alabama | $49,590 | $23.84 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $50,127 | $24.10 |
| 21 | Florida | $51,071 | $24.55 |
| 22 | Maine | $49,237 | $23.67 |
| 23 | Washington | $57,348 | $27.57 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $50,790 | $24.42 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $48,842 | $23.48 |
| 26 | Maryland | $56,521 | $27.17 |
| 27 | Arizona | $50,238 | $24.15 |
| 28 | Nevada | $52,206 | $25.10 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $48,944 | $23.53 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $48,435 | $23.29 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $48,703 | $23.41 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $50,707 | $24.38 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $47,085 | $22.64 |
| 34 | Oregon | $50,910 | $24.48 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $46,885 | $22.54 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $48,692 | $23.41 |
| 37 | Colorado | $45,226 | $21.74 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $46,357 | $22.29 |
| 39 | Missouri | $46,979 | $22.59 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $42,624 | $20.49 |
| 41 | Kansas | $46,005 | $22.12 |
| 42 | Illinois | $47,306 | $22.74 |
| 43 | Texas | $43,978 | $21.14 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $45,205 | $21.73 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $45,136 | $21.70 |
| 46 | Utah | $43,769 | $21.04 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $45,720 | $21.98 |
| 48 | Montana | $43,344 | $20.84 |
| 49 | Idaho | $40,605 | $19.52 |
| 50 | Iowa | $39,452 | $18.97 |
| 51 | Alaska | $31,796 | $15.29 |
The highest-paying cities for sales and service associates are New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Urban Honolulu, HI.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $79,531 | $38.24 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $74,990 | $36.05 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $74,191 | $35.67 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $73,744 | $35.45 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $69,533 | $33.43 |
| 6 | Jersey City, NJ | $69,464 | $33.40 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $57,512 | $27.65 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $56,371 | $27.10 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $53,107 | $25.53 |
| 10 | Aventura, FL | $52,302 | $25.15 |
| 11 | Toledo, OH | $51,890 | $24.95 |
| 12 | New Orleans, LA | $51,233 | $24.63 |
| 13 | Portland, ME | $50,391 | $24.23 |
| 14 | Beaverton, OR | $50,307 | $24.19 |
| 15 | Texarkana, AR | $50,135 | $24.10 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $50,132 | $24.10 |
| 17 | Asheville, NC | $49,903 | $23.99 |
| 18 | Philadelphia, PA | $47,677 | $22.92 |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | $47,633 | $22.90 |
| 20 | Kansas City, MO | $46,247 | $22.23 |
A sales and service associate's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $103,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $103,000 | $8,583 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $55,256 | $4,605 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
The highest paying types of sales and service associates are model/sales associate, associate sales representative, and furniture sales associate.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Clerk | $25,739 | $2,145 | $12.37 | 372,651 |
| Sales Service Coordinator | $36,379 | $3,032 | $17.49 | 212,744 |
Top companies hiring sales and service associates now:
Sales and service associate salaries at Veeva Systems and AEA Investors are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sales and service associate salary at companies like Citi and Cisco are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veeva Systems | $127,708 | $61.40 |
| 2 | AEA Investors | $121,878 | $58.60 |
| 3 | Citi | $114,141 | $54.88 |
| 4 | Cisco | $96,424 | $46.36 |
| 5 | Workday | $92,084 | $44.27 |
| 6 | Pwc | $88,834 | $42.71 |
| 7 | Santander Bank | $85,047 | $40.89 |
| 8 | Salesforce | $83,926 | $40.35 |
| 9 | RH | $83,613 | $40.20 |
| 10 | J.P. Morgan | $83,285 | $40.04 |
| 11 | Santander Private Banking International | $82,227 | $39.53 |
| 12 | Safra National Bank of New York | $79,785 | $38.36 |
| 13 | Accenture | $76,874 | $36.96 |
| 14 | First Foundation | $69,179 | $33.26 |
| 15 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $68,549 | $32.96 |
| 16 | Medtronic | $67,607 | $32.50 |
| 17 | Morningstar | $65,115 | $31.31 |
| 18 | Future | $63,142 | $30.36 |
| 19 | Black Hills | $59,002 | $28.37 |
| 20 | Water Street Mission | $58,501 | $28.13 |
The average sales and service associate salary has risen by $12,386 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sales and service associate earned $42,870 annually, but today, they earn $55,256 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for sales and service associates over the last decade.
Compare sales and service associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare sales and service associate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,300 | $26.57 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $51,500 | $24.77 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $49,400 | $23.74 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $47,400 | $22.77 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $46,300 | $22.25 | +4.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn&Co | Lake Union Sales Position | Seattle, WA | 06/29/2025 | $45,914 |
| Bncollege | Tmcc Temporary Sales Position | Reno, NV | 06/29/2025 | $25,044 |
| Associated Fire Protection | Fire Protection Sales Associate-Service and Repairs | New York, NY | 06/28/2025 | $55,000 |
| 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. | Sales and Service Associate | Kent, WA | 06/28/2025 | $34,769 |
| Luttrell Staffing Group | Counter Sales & Service Associate | Pigeon Forge, TN | 06/27/2025 | $35,479 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | Sales Associate-Proservices-Opening | Seattle, WA | 06/26/2025 | $43,326 |
| 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. | Sales and Service Associate | Los Angeles, CA | 06/26/2025 | $36,063 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | Sales Associate-Proservices | Urban Honolulu, HI | 06/25/2025 | $36,523 |
| Eataly North America | Quick Service (QSR) Sales Associate-Eataly Flatiron | New York, NY | 06/25/2025 | $34,436 |
| Coachella Fitness Concepts | Yoga Studio-Member Sales & Service | La Quinta, CA | 06/24/2025 | $35,479 |
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