Retail Salespersons Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $29,920 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.38
10th percentile $21,690
90th percentile $45,600
Employed locally 2,270
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,690
    25th
    $25,880
    50th (median)
    $29,920
    75th
    $35,070
    90th
    $45,600

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 51% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 49% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,120
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $30,340
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,200
    Cleveland, TN $30,140
    Knoxville, TN $30,110
    Morristown, TN $29,870

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$26,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,100
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$58,380
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$54,340
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$47,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks$31,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Jackson, TN is $14.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Jackson, TN is 13.5% 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 $21,690 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,880.