Alabama Median
$33,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $38,630
State Rank
#47 of 50
5,880 employed here
How much does a Parts Salesperson make in Alabama?
Parts Salespersons in Alabama take home a median of $33,820 annually — roughly $16.26 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $38,630.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $23,690 while the top 10% make $58,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,960 and $44,360 a year.
Parts Salesperson salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $23,690 | $11.39 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $28,960 | $13.92 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $33,820 | $16.26 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,360 | $21.33 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,240 | $28.00 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 47th out of 50 states and territories for Parts Salesperson pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Parts Salesperson salary in other states
North Dakota $48,600Colorado $47,660Minnesota $47,030Washington $46,830Iowa $46,670New Hampshire $46,370Vermont $46,260Alaska $46,130Arizona $46,020New Jersey $45,510Wisconsin $45,380South Dakota $45,370Maine $45,350Oregon $45,190New York $45,180Hawaii $45,120Nebraska $45,100Montana $45,060Massachusetts $44,660Idaho $44,580California $44,440Connecticut $44,400Michigan $44,070Maryland $42,460Illinois $42,240Missouri $39,740Utah $39,190Nevada $38,740Wyoming $38,620Pennsylvania $38,520Virginia $38,070Delaware $38,050Indiana $37,500Florida $37,190Georgia $36,970Kansas $36,940New Mexico $36,890West Virginia $36,800Ohio $36,790Rhode Island $36,450Kentucky $36,400Oklahoma $36,390Tennessee $36,110Texas $35,440Arkansas $35,320Mississippi $35,000North Carolina $32,480South Carolina $32,180Louisiana $31,310
Working as a Parts Salesperson in Alabama
Nationally, about 270,000 people work as Parts Salespersons in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($33,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Parts Salesperson make in Alabama?
The median Parts Salesperson salary in Alabama is $33,820 per year, or about $16.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,690 at the entry level to $58,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Parts Salespersons about 12% less than the national median of $38,630. Alabama ranks 47th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Parts Salespersons?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $33,820 a year. About 5,880 Parts Salespersons are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.