Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $28,760 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $18,970
90th percentile $43,870
Employed locally 1,350
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,970
    25th
    $22,920
    50th (median)
    $28,760
    75th
    $34,330
    90th
    $43,870

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$22,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$36,840
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,480
    Insurance Sales Agents$51,910
    Counter and Rental Clerks$29,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Alabama is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $18,970 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,920.