SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,550, median pay for Retail Salespersons in South Florida, FL tracks the national median of $35,410 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,550, median pay for Retail Salespersons in South Florida, FL tracks the national median of $35,410 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,810 and $38,080. The lowest tenth earn under $29,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $46,700.
Employment stands at 3,140, or 35.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 263rd of 284 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,050 | −18.0% |
| 25th | $29,810 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $34,550 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $38,080 | +7.5% |
| 90th | $46,700 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $36,400 | +2.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $35,380 | 6,830 | |
| 2 | North Port | $35,160 | 13,420 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $34,650 | 12,220 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $34,360 | 22,390 | |
| 5 | Miami | $34,330 | 91,370 | |
| 6 | Punta Gorda | $34,290 | 2,720 | |
| 7 | Wildwood | $34,290 | 1,400 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $34,020 | 6,210 | |
| 9 | Crestview | $33,920 | 5,760 | |
| 10 | Tampa | $33,790 | 45,130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,550 buys what $33,414 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,414US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,550 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,050 to $46,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $35,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in South Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $34,550, or $16.61 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 South Florida, FL is 2.4% 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 South Florida, FL earns more than $46,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,050 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 Naples, at $35,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,140 jobs in this occupation in South Florida, FL. 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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