Sales Managers

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Sales Managers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$41.81	$63.13	$85.66
Minnesota	$47.10	$62.69	$83.50
Central Minnesota	$38.71	$49.44	$74.15
Northeast Minnesota	$36.59	$48.34	$70.13
Northwest Minnesota	$37.86	$49.27	$63.00
Southeast Minnesota	$37.83	$49.38	$75.87
Southwest Minnesota	$38.79	$50.52	$73.22
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$48.52	$63.23	$83.14

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 8,900 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Sales Managers most often work?

• Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 9,198 new Sales Managers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Sales Managers

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	U S	397,900	425,800	27,900	7%
Minnesota	10,447	10,818	371	3.6%
Central Minnesota	806	837	31	3.8%
Northeast Minnesota	276	276	0	0%
Northwest Minnesota	333	341	8	2.4%
Southeast Minnesota	602	606	4	0.7%
Southwest Minnesota	419	432	13	3.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	8,060	8,356	296	3.7%

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