Retail Salespersons Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $27,940 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.43
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $43,730
Employed locally 2,070
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $27,940
    75th
    $33,670
    90th
    $43,730

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $22,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,930
    Counter and Rental Clerks $29,230
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,360
    Insurance Sales Agents $84,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southeast Alabama is $13.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southeast Alabama is 19.2% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.