Retail Salespersons Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $27,690 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $20,580
90th percentile $45,010
Employed locally 2,340
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,580
    25th
    $22,730
    50th (median)
    $27,690
    75th
    $34,080
    90th
    $45,010

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $23,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,190
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,960
    Parts Salespersons $30,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $28,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Dothan, AL is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Dothan, AL is 19.9% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $20,580 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,730.