Gear Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Gear Advisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gear Advisor in the United States is $62,905 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Gear Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,666
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,169 to $68,014
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,947
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Gear Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,014 $5,668 $1,308 $33
Average $62,905 $5,242 $1,210 $30
25th Percentile $57,169 $4,764 $1,099 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Gear Advisor Salaries

A Gear Advisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Gear Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gear Advisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,596
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,772
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,529
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,408
  • Expert (over 8 years): $65,159
Levels Salary
Entry Level Gear Advisor$60,596
Intermediate Level Gear Advisor$60,772
Senior Level Gear Advisor$62,529
Specialist Level Gear Advisor$64,408
Expert Level Gear Advisor$65,159
$60,596 0 yr
$60,772 < 2 yrs
$62,529 2-4 yrs
$64,408 5-8 yrs
$65,159 > 8 yrs
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How Do Gear Advisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Gear Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,648.
  • California: $69,384.
  • Massachusetts: $68,459.

Top Paying Cities for Gear Advisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $79,342
  • San Francisco: $78,562
  • Oakland: $76,819

What Skills Can Increase a Gear Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.61% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Retail Operations (Mentioned in 3.81% Job Postings): Retail operations is the term used to describe all the activities that keep the store functioning well. Goal is to increase gross profit margin to ensure keeping more money on each sale.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.61%
Retail Operations 3.81%
Wholesale 1.93%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Gear Advisor's salary.
  • Territory Management: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Bidding: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Territory Management
$76,744
22%
Bidding
$68,566
9%
Initiative
$66,679
6%
Oral Communication
$66,050
5%
Collaboration
$65,421
4%
Partnering
$64,792
3%
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How Education impacts a Gear Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Gear Advisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Gear Advisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $60,121 and $64,492).

Gear Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Gear Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 62.8%
Associates 28.1%
Bachelors 4.8%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Gear Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Gear Advisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Gear Advisor

Salaries for a Gear Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,395 in 2023 to around $52,725 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Gear Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Gear Advisor Over Time

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2023
$53,395
2024
$53,123
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$52,725
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2024 $53,123
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