--- title: "Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Washington, DC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/washington-dc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:50:12.400Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/washington-dc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/washington-dc/data.json"] --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Washington, DC # Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Washington, DC 892 retail sales associate openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 206 employers, led by Dollar General, CVS Health, and Gap Inc.. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,720–$39,520 a year (median $35,360), from the 59% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 892 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Washington market. **Companies hiring** : 206 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $35,360 : 59% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)134 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Senior3 jobs Lead+116 jobs Level coverage is 29%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 892 Hiring employers 206 Salary coverage 59% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 453 110 companies · $33,280 median Top of market 197 19 companies Established employers 180 55 companies · $42,120 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $31,720 P50 $35,360 P75 $39,520 P90 $60,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live retail sales associate listings in Washington - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 892 live roles tracked in this market. - 206 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Washington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 892 retail sales associate openings across 206 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dollar General is one of the most active visible employers, with 168 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Washington market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 206 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dollar General logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdollargeneral.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fdollargeneral%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-site%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.ico) Dollar GeneralTop of market168Open roles](/company/dollar-general)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthEstablished employers37Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![Gap Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gapinc.com%2Fgetmedia%2F98c097cd-2c2d-44bb-a335-7655522785ec%2Fstacked-logo.JPG%3Fwidth%3D402%26height%3D350%26ext%3D.jpg) Gap Inc.Startups & growing teams35Open roles](/company/gap-inc)[![Petco logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.petco.com%2Fpetco%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Ftouch-icon-152px&sig=ab7mPEZEYm8XXDz5BZvUoSYLl7JJ20PB6S_P2lnAUvk) PetcoStartups & growing teams24Open roles](/company/petco) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams23Open roles [![Macy's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.macys.com.ico) Macy'sStartups & growing teams22Open roles](/company/macy-s) EssilorLuxottica GroupEmployer profile20Open roles [![Goodwill of Greater Washington logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdcgoodwill.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2Fcropped-Screenshot-2023-03-10-at-2.17.14-PM-180x180.png&sig=34qp_5dZyHo7sZoyNOg_KvasyQURSVF9rqWRURN_Nt4) Goodwill of Greater WashingtonEstablished employers16Open roles](/company/goodwill-of-greater-washington) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 892 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Retail Sales AssociateLive roleBest BuyArlington, Virginia$33,280](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-best-buy-58e71aa4-4164-5268-bdee-22cac1f52257)[Retail Sales AssociateEntry-levelVerizonBowie, Maryland$16Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-verizon-4115ea3c-1708-5e12-ab80-e0ccd030c224)[Store AssociateLive roleCVS HealthWashington, District of Columbia$38,272Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-97bd06a3-46e4-5efc-a5bc-49dfe774a73c)[Store AssociateLive roleCVS HealthWashington, District of Columbia$38,272Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-ba79602e-9968-5fe7-bd35-368ecd04922b)[Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2435Live roleOSL Retail ServicesDundalk, Maryland$33,280Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/wireless-retail-sales-associate-w2435-at-osl-retail-services-3f129524-de08-58d8-ae2d-81a553c14944)[Inside Sales AssociateLive roleThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.Baltimore, MarylandPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/inside-sales-associate-at-the-chefs-warehouse-inc-886f5c0c-afc1-5c89-85eb-ca6ee74462a5)[Store AssociateLive roleCVS HealthArlington, Virginia$31,200Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-6e8d0207-a976-54c7-938d-165c2d5516c1)[Sales Associate - StoresLive roleLEGO GroupArlington, Virginia$40,560Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/sales-associate-stores-at-lego-group-39fa5c55-9ebe-5d40-8d91-6491d6d25edc) #### More retail sales associate openings in Washington - [Automotive Sales Associate | Heritage Honda Westminster · MileOne](/job/automotive-sales-associate-heritage-honda-westminster-at-mileone-db5704c4-c2ac-5107-abff-77c59ef86138) - [GARAGE - Seasonal Sales Associate - Westfield Montgomery · GRG USA LLC](/job/garage-seasonal-sales-associate-westfield-montgomery-at-grg-usa-llc-d944d9a0-8716-54b2-b42b-326519b2151b) - [Sales Associate Mall In Columbia · Premium Brands Opco LLC](/job/sales-associate-mall-in-columbia-at-premium-brands-opco-llc-64a7d88c-ee7d-56d1-b175-94ee4992092f) - [SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME) · The Navy Inn](/job/senior-sales-associate-full-time-at-the-navy-inn-b3fd714e-5f6a-561d-a79c-007c9e960342) - [Sales Associate, Part Time - Bethesda Row · Reformation](/job/sales-associate-part-time-bethesda-row-at-reformation-d35090ea-bda0-52c2-88c1-018345da860c) - [Sales Associate Hayfield FT · Goodwill of Greater Washington](/job/sales-associate-hayfield-ft-at-goodwill-of-greater-washington-79872af4-6cb5-5b04-9420-75bcab07ec15) - [Sales Associate - PT · GNC](/job/sales-associate-pt-at-gnc-fd17593b-3f2a-5023-81aa-15a68af067e4) - [Full-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/full-time-store-associate-at-aldi-9ff3bba5-5b9b-5a32-82ed-09ce3d7b8bc6) - [Retail Sales Associate · Verizon](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-verizon-1fdfe0df-cb1b-5d95-9071-8b91a018e40e) - [Channel Sales Associate - CPA Centric (T) · Paychex](/job/channel-sales-associate-cpa-centric-t-at-paychex-24e0fc83-4a7e-5362-a3cf-3dc9aafb80a8) - [Channel Sales Associate - CPA Centric (T) · Paychex](/job/channel-sales-associate-cpa-centric-t-at-paychex-748a262f-d3b0-5d61-98d1-446d7ebb7c7b) - [Retail Sales Associate, Mall in Columbia - Full Time · Macy's](/job/retail-sales-associate-mall-in-columbia-full-time-at-macys-ec5bfd85-189d-5e28-8bed-b39312fabb99) - [Retail Sales Associate – Part Time · AutoZone](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-autozone-58b40d94-3cae-5b10-a8d5-6a52b9b676e0) - [Sales Associate-LOFT · Loft](/job/sales-associate-loft-at-loft-72c70eea-41f0-55b4-951e-4f87736c0b80) - [Store Associate · CVS Health](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-910bd3f6-645d-5e32-aed0-ae3b699e3fed) - [HomeGoods Seasonal Retail Associate · TJX](/job/homegoods-seasonal-retail-associate-at-tjx-26e0e485-dc1c-5b9e-b928-904599a56da5) [Explore all 892 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC) ## Retail Sales Associate jobs in Washington: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many retail sales associate jobs are open in Washington? Metaintro tracks 892 live retail sales associate openings from 206 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail sales associate jobs in Washington pay? The median posted salary is $35,360 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,720 to $39,520. Based on the 59% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail sales associate jobs in Washington? Dollar General, CVS Health, Gap Inc., and Petco have the most open retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 206 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Washington. 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