Retail Salespersons Salary in Tallahassee, FL

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

Median annual salary $29,160 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $39,970
Employed locally 5,060
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,700
    50th (median)
    $29,160
    75th
    $34,520
    90th
    $39,970

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 46% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 54% 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 Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,390
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,420
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Tallahassee, FL is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.35 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Tallahassee, FL is 15.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,700.