Retail Salespersons Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $30,470 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.65
10th percentile $25,800
90th percentile $45,920
Employed locally 8,040
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,800
    25th
    $27,360
    50th (median)
    $30,470
    75th
    $36,150
    90th
    $45,920

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,440
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,820
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,590
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,010
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $54,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Lakeland, FL is $14.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.32 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Lakeland, FL is 11.9% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,800 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,360.