Retail Salespersons Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,780 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.84
10th percentile $21,390
90th percentile $42,670
Employed locally 1,720
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,390
    25th
    $23,300
    50th (median)
    $28,780
    75th
    $33,230
    90th
    $42,670

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $22,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,570
    Parts Salespersons $30,020
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,840
    Insurance Sales Agents $49,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Northwest Alabama is $13.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Northwest Alabama is 16.8% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,390 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,300.