Retail Salespersons
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 career pays well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Retail Salespersons *
U S |
$10.68 | $12.39 | $15.44 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$11.34 | $12.72 | $16.02 |
Central Minnesota |
$11.27 | $12.49 | $16.38 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$11.09 | $12.13 | $15.03 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$11.25 | $13.05 | $16.99 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$11.39 | $12.67 | $15.22 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$11.38 | $13.03 | $17.30 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$11.37 | $12.81 | $16.03 |
* "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.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 84,960 workers employed in this very large career.
Where do Retail Salespersons most often work?
- General Merchandise Stores
- Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
- Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
- Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores
- Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 123,614 new Retail Salespersons to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 4,510,900 | 4,409,100 | -101,900 | -2.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 89,114 | 85,326 | -3,788 | -4.3% |
| Central Minnesota | 9,600 | 9,591 | -9 | -0.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 5,378 | 4,915 | -463 | -8.6% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 5,126 | 4,709 | -417 | -8.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 54,179 | 51,542 | -2,637 | -4.9% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 6,985 | 6,854 | -131 | -1.9% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 7,385 | 7,218 | -167 | -2.3% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.