Parts Salespersons Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $30,060 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $25,070
90th percentile $56,410
Employed locally 930
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,070
    25th
    $28,480
    50th (median)
    $30,060
    75th
    $43,210
    90th
    $56,410

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $46,920
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,570
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $46,140
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,100

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,840
    Cashiers $26,690
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,590
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,450
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in New Orleans, LA is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in New Orleans, LA is 19.7% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in New Orleans?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,070 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,480.