Retail Salespersons Salary in Ocala, FL

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

Median annual salary $29,900 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.38
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $50,950
Employed locally 4,460
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,060
    50th (median)
    $29,900
    75th
    $36,000
    90th
    $50,950

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 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
    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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,730
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,310
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,480
    Parts Salespersons $36,180
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Ocala, FL is $14.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.70 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Ocala, FL 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,060.