Retail Salespersons pay in Columbus

In Columbus (GA), the median pay for retail salespersons is $13.55 an hour ($28,180 a year). About 3,580 people work in this job there.

$13.55Median hourly pay
$23,760–$34,130Middle half of workers, yearly
3,580People in this job in Columbus (GA)

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 9% lower than the Georgia median ($30,840).

Pay range for retail salespersons in Columbus (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.35$21,520
25% of workers$11.42$23,760
Half of workers (median)$13.55$28,180
75% of workers$16.41$34,130
90% of workers$18.53$38,550

Retail Salespersons pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$32,85084,970
Gainesville$31,8702,590
Warner Robins$30,6502,460
Rome$30,5901,520
Brunswick-St. Simons$30,2001,790
Savannah$30,1606,820
Hinesville$29,880670
Augusta-Richmond County$29,3506,930
Athens-Clarke County$29,2402,810
Dalton$29,1401,360
Macon-Bibb County$28,8202,800
Albany$28,6601,870
Valdosta$28,6001,940
Columbus (this page)$28,1803,580

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Columbus (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$26,980
Customer Service Representatives$37,330
Stockers and Order Fillers$31,690
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,440

Other job titles for this job

Sales AssociateFashion ConsultantWardrobe Image ConsultantDesign ConsultantMerchandise CoordinatorMerchandising Service AssociateStore AssociateBeauty AdvisorCosmetic ConsultantCustomer AssistantSales ClerkCoupon Redemption Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.