Retail Salespersons Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $26,940 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.95
10th percentile $20,540
90th percentile $36,720
Employed locally 2,620
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,540
    25th
    $22,800
    50th (median)
    $26,940
    75th
    $31,650
    90th
    $36,720

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 46% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 54% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,200
    Williamsport, PA $29,820
    Jackson, MS $28,470
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $27,980

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $22,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,200
    Counter and Rental Clerks $29,560
    Parts Salespersons $30,750
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Hattiesburg, MS is $12.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.11 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 22.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $20,540 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,800.