Retail Salespersons Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,040 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.00
10th percentile $19,250
90th percentile $38,210
Employed locally 2,700
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,250
    25th
    $22,240
    50th (median)
    $27,040
    75th
    $30,730
    90th
    $38,210

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$23,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$35,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,660
    Insurance Sales Agents$48,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,290
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$48,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in East Georgia is $13.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in East Georgia is 21.8% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $19,250 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,240.