Retail Salespersons pay in Mobile
In Mobile (AL), the median pay for retail salespersons is $14.28 an hour ($29,710 a year). About 4,900 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is about the same as the Alabama median ($30,040).
Pay range for retail salespersons in Mobile (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.94 | $22,760 |
| 25% of workers | $13.02 | $27,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.28 | $29,710 |
| 75% of workers | $17.53 | $36,450 |
| 90% of workers | $22.16 | $46,090 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $33,120 | 7,030 |
| Decatur | $31,550 | 1,580 |
| Birmingham | $31,450 | 15,280 |
| Mobile (this page) | $29,710 | 4,900 |
| Montgomery | $29,650 | 4,720 |
| Tuscaloosa | $29,630 | 2,990 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $29,600 | 4,550 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $29,400 | 1,530 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $29,140 | 2,300 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $28,980 | 2,080 |
| Dothan | $28,770 | 2,360 |
| Gadsden | $28,300 | 1,130 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mobile (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,070 |
| Cashiers | $28,240 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $44,600 |
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