Retail Salespersons salary
in Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $25,580–$35,290
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #449 of 530
Retail Salespersons in the Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $29,000 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,690 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $35,410 and 3% below the AL statewide median of $30,040. It ranks #449 of 530 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,690 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Retail Salespersons pay in other AL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $33,120 |
| Decatur, AL | $31,550 |
| Birmingham, AL | $31,450 |
| Mobile, AL | $29,710 |
| Montgomery, AL | $29,650 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $29,630 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $29,600 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $29,400 |
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Questions
What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $29,000 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,690 jobs pay between $25,580 and $35,290. The 10th percentile is $21,880 and the 90th is $43,480.
Is Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Retail Salespersons?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $35,410 and 3% below the AL statewide median of $30,040. It ranks #449 of 530 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Retail Salespersons make an hour in Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area?
About $13.94 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $29,000 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $12.30–$16.97 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.