Retail Salespersons Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $27,080 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.02
10th percentile $19,910
90th percentile $40,130
Employed locally 2,040
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,910
    25th
    $21,990
    50th (median)
    $27,080
    75th
    $31,940
    90th
    $40,130

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,250
    Sheboygan, WI $33,680
    Michigan $33,340
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $32,320
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $32,210
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $32,180

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $25,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,470
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,600
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $110,170
    Counter and Rental Clerks $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Albany, GA is $13.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Albany, GA is 21.7% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Albany?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $19,910 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,990.