Retail Salespersons Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $28,470 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $22,060
90th percentile $44,910
Employed locally 8,450
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,060
    25th
    $23,760
    50th (median)
    $28,470
    75th
    $35,260
    90th
    $44,910

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $27,980
    Hattiesburg, MS $26,940

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $23,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,700
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,330
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,280
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Jackson, MS is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.52 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Jackson, MS is 17.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,060 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,760.