Retail Salespersons salary
in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $22,550–$34,410
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #446 of 530
Retail Salespersons in the Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $29,070 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,540 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $35,410 and 1% below the LA statewide median of $29,490. It ranks #446 of 530 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Retail Salespersons pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,070 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $29,280 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $29,270 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $29,220 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $28,990 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,780 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,660 |
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Questions
What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $29,070 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,540 jobs pay between $22,550 and $34,410. The 10th percentile is $19,910 and the 90th is $39,390.
Is Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Retail Salespersons?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $35,410 and 1% below the LA statewide median of $29,490. It ranks #446 of 530 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Retail Salespersons make an hour in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
About $13.98 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $29,070 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $10.84–$16.54 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.