Retail Salespersons Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $31,340 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.07
10th percentile $26,540
90th percentile $45,830
Employed locally 22,000
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,540
    25th
    $27,830
    50th (median)
    $31,340
    75th
    $36,670
    90th
    $45,830

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 59% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,190
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $34,250
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,820
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $32,580
    Punta Gorda, FL $32,510
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $32,470

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,980
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,110
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Jacksonville, FL is $15.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Jacksonville, FL is 9.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,540 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,830.