Retail Salespersons Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $30,770 -11% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $22,210
90th percentile $48,140
Employed locally 1,460
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,210
    25th
    $26,670
    50th (median)
    $30,770
    75th
    $36,210
    90th
    $48,140

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $26,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,600
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $28,430
    Parts Salespersons $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Decatur, AL is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Decatur, AL is 11% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,210 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,670.