Retail Salespersons Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $27,110 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.03
10th percentile $18,360
90th percentile $49,230
Employed locally 2,120
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,360
    25th
    $21,390
    50th (median)
    $27,110
    75th
    $34,840
    90th
    $49,230

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $22,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,050
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,600
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,780
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,100
    Parts Salespersons $28,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Southwest Louisiana is $13.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Southwest Louisiana is 21.6% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $18,360 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,390.