Retail Salespersons Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $27,650 -20% vs national
Median hourly $13.30
10th percentile $21,450
90th percentile $44,560
Employed locally 1,480
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,450
    25th
    $22,450
    50th (median)
    $27,650
    75th
    $34,630
    90th
    $44,560

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 42% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 58% 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 Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $25,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,590
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,030
    Parts Salespersons $35,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Dalton, GA is $13.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.38 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Dalton, GA is 20% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,450 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,450.