Retail Salespersons Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $30,810 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $25,730
90th percentile $45,000
Employed locally 6,340
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,730
    25th
    $27,460
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $36,060
    90th
    $45,000

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 42% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 58% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $44,630
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,590
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Pensacola, FL is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.01 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Pensacola, FL is 10.9% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,730 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,460.