How much does a retail salesperson make in Jackson?
$29,070a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $13.98 an hour or $2,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.98
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 336 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,850Median: $29,070Highest 10%: $42,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,850 | $10.99 | |
| 25th | $24,690 | $11.87 | |
| Median | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| 75th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 90th | $42,670 | $20.51 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Memphis, TN | $32,580 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,880 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $28,410 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $77,970 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $76,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $72,330 |
| Sales Representative | $61,470 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $55,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $47,330 |
| Security | $46,810 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $46,470 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $44,990 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $36,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $13.98 ($29,070 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $29,070 against $35,410 nationally, 18% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $28,640, so Jackson pays 2% more.
Where does Jackson rank for retail salesperson pay?
336 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,670 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.