Retail Salespersons pay range in Alexandria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,760 or more. The middle half of retail salespersons in Alexandria earn between $23,600 and $35,480.
- $22K10th
- $24K25th
- $29KMedian
- $35K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,930 | $2,578 | $14.87 |
| Median | $28,660 | $2,388 | $13.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,600 | $1,967 | $11.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,480 | $2,957 | $17.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Retail Salespersons pay in Alexandria vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Retail salespersons in Alexandria earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($32,510) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($37,310). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $35,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $30,930 | $28,660 | $21,510 | $39,760 | 1,650 |
| Louisiana | $32,510 | $29,490 | $21,940 | $45,280 | 49,570 |
| United States | $37,310 | $35,410 | $27,210 | $47,890 | 3,897,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Retail Salespersons salary after taxes in Alexandria
On the average salary of $30,930, a single filer in Alexandria takes home about $26,491 a year, or $2,208 a month and $1,019 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Alexandria a good place for retail salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Alexandria area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.7), so the average $30,930 buys what about $36,097 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Alexandria ($40,600). A typical home costs $171,604, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Retail Salespersons salary in other Louisiana cities
Alexandria ranks 9th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($33,770).
- Baton Rouge$33,770
- New Orleans$33,640
- Slidell$33,100
- Lake Charles$32,080
- Shreveport$31,920
- Houma$31,710
- Lafayette$31,310
- Hammond$31,220
- Alexandria$30,930
- Monroe$30,710
Highest-paying cities for retail salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,420).
- San Jose, CA$47,420
- San Francisco, CA$47,290
- Napa, CA$45,630
- Seattle, WA$45,020
- Mount Vernon, WA$44,690
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Retail Salespersons salary in Alexandria: questions
How much do retail salespersons make an hour in Alexandria?
$14.87 an hour on average, and $13.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level retail salespersons salary in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the retail salespersons take-home pay in Alexandria?
About $26,491 a year ($2,208 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,930.
Do retail salespersons earn more in Alexandria than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,310).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2031; area Alexandria, LA (10780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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