Retail Salespersons Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $29,650 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.26
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $46,990
Employed locally 1,490
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $23,950
    50th (median)
    $29,650
    75th
    $34,600
    90th
    $46,990

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 53% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,500
    Vallejo, CA $37,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $23,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $40,000
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,210
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $44,600
    Counter and Rental Clerks $29,640
    Insurance Sales Agents $72,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Anniston, AL is $14.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.52 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Anniston, AL is 14.3% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,950.