Retail Salespersons Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $30,370 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $22,420
90th percentile $46,410
Employed locally 2,540
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,420
    25th
    $27,260
    50th (median)
    $30,370
    75th
    $35,410
    90th
    $46,410

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 39% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 61% 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 Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,410
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,840
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,840
    Insurance Sales Agents$46,760
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$57,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Gainesville, GA is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Gainesville, GA is 12.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,420 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,260.