Retail Salespersons Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $28,950 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.92
10th percentile $21,560
90th percentile $40,580
Employed locally 2,170
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,560
    25th
    $23,600
    50th (median)
    $28,950
    75th
    $33,350
    90th
    $40,580

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 51% 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$26,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,420
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$52,180
    Counter and Rental Clerks$30,840
    Insurance Sales Agents$43,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Auburn, AL is $13.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Auburn, AL is 16.3% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,560 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,600.