Retail Salespersons pay in Mississippi
$31,150avg. a year
$14.98 an hour · 38,400 employed
Retail Salespersons in Mississippi earn an average of $31,150 a year. That is $6,160 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $37,310. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $35,140.
$28,640Median pay
$14.98Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#51Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Mississippi metro areas
Average pay for retail salespersons by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
117,050 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$35,140
$16.89 an hour
28,770 jobs
Jackson, MS
$32,040
$15.41 an hour
35,380 jobs
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
$31,300
$15.05 an hour
42,600 jobs
Hattiesburg, MS
$30,070
$14.46 an hour
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Retail Salespersons pay in Mississippi, charted
Pay over time
Mississippi, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Mississippi retail salespersons work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Mississippi vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,310 | $17.94 |
| Mississippi | $31,150 | $14.98 |
| Tennessee | $35,010 | $16.83 |
| Alabama | $33,340 | $16.03 |
| Louisiana | $32,510 | $15.63 |
| Arkansas | $32,350 | $15.55 |
Related jobs in Mississippi
- Cashiers$26,200
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39,260
- Parts Salespersons$38,390
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,220
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$68,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,500
Average pay, Mississippi, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do retail salespersons make in Mississippi?
The average is $31,150 a year, and the median is $28,640. That is $6,160 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $37,310.
What is the hourly wage in Mississippi?
$14.98 an hour on average; the median is $13.77.
Where in Mississippi do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($35,140), followed by Jackson, MS ($32,040). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Hattiesburg, MS ($30,070).
How does Mississippi rank?
Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 41-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national retail salespersons page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.