Retail Salespersons Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $30,240 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $22,510
90th percentile $46,480
Employed locally 15,150
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,510
    25th
    $26,710
    50th (median)
    $30,240
    75th
    $36,250
    90th
    $46,480

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 43% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 57% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,420
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $74,050
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Birmingham, AL is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.19 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Birmingham, AL is 12.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,510 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,710.