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Salary Comparison Calculator

Pick an occupation and two states to see how median pay, and the full 10th-to-90th-percentile range, shifts by location. Every figure is official Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Retail Salespersons: California vs Texas

California
$38,440
median annual salary
Texas
$30,800
median annual salary

$-7,640/yr (-19.9% less) in Texas compared to California

National median for Retail Salespersons: $35,410/yr

Full Salary Range Comparison

Percentile California Texas Difference
10th (Entry) $35,240 $23,330 $-11,910
25th $36,350 $27,750 $-8,600
50th (Median) $38,440 $30,800 $-7,640
75th $45,460 $36,540 $-8,920
90th (Senior) $54,310 $45,080 $-9,230
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