SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Lower West Mississippi
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Lower West Mississippi, MS the median wage is $27,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lower West Mississippi, MS the median wage is $27,300. That is 22.9% lower than the national median of $35,410. Pay ranges from under $21,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,250 to $33,070.
Employment stands at 2,660, or 33.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $29,070. Of the 280 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 255th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,530 | −39.2% |
| 25th | $22,250 | −37.2% |
| Median (50th) | $27,300 | −22.9% |
| 75th | $33,070 | −6.6% |
| 90th | $37,910 | +7.1% |
| Mean | $29,420 | −16.9% |
Other metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $29,070 | 8,770 | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $28,880 | 5,380 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $28,410 | 2,600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lower West Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $27,300 goes as far as $31,379 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,379US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,300 a year, 22.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,530 to $37,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $29,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Lower West Mississippi, MS?
The median annual wage is $27,300, or $13.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,410, so pay in Lower West Mississippi, MS is 22.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS earns more than $37,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $29,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,660 jobs in this occupation in Lower West Mississippi, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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