Occupational Employment Statistics
41-2031 Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Central Minnesota
| 7,990 | 675 | $16.60/hr | $11.29/hr | $12.17/hr | $13.85/hr | $18.48/hr | $24.58/hr |
Northeast Minnesota
| 4,390 | 626 | $15.66/hr | $11.30/hr | $12.07/hr | $13.43/hr | $16.60/hr | $21.53/hr |
Northwest Minnesota
| 6,340 | 508 | $17.34/hr | $11.04/hr | $11.95/hr | $13.74/hr | $18.12/hr | $27.29/hr |
Southeast Minnesota
| 5,710 | 581 | $15.79/hr | $11.45/hr | $12.51/hr | $14.41/hr | $16.64/hr | $21.36/hr |
Southwest Minnesota
| 3,870 | 392 | $16.57/hr | $11.28/hr | $12.17/hr | $13.91/hr | $17.34/hr | $25.54/hr |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 44,230 | 2,446 | $16.41/hr | $11.50/hr | $12.37/hr | $14.21/hr | $17.17/hr | $22.54/hr |
Minnesota
| 71,370 | 2,783 | $16.42/hr | $11.40/hr | $12.30/hr | $14.11/hr | $17.25/hr | $23.11/hr |
U S
| 3,659,670 | 21,958 | $15.71/hr | $10.03/hr | $11.63/hr | $13.76/hr | $16.76/hr | $22.65/hr |
Construction | 160 | $15.99/hr |
Manufacturing | 840 | $15.17/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 67,480 | $14.10/hr |
Information | N/A | $24.10/hr |
Financial Activities | 120 | $16.41/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 1,230 | $13.98/hr |
Education and Health Services | 460 | $12.79/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | 720 | $13.49/hr |
Other Services | 190 | $14.45/hr |
Public Administration | 140 | $14.95/hr |
Northeast Balance of State
| 1,170 | $13.48/hr | N/A |
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA
| 1,780 | $12.86/hr | N/A |
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA
| 1,800 | $13.82/hr | N/A |
Southwest Balance of State
| 2,490 | $13.86/hr | N/A |
Rochester MN MSA
| 2,940 | $14.16/hr | N/A |
St Cloud MN MSA
| 3,050 | $13.64/hr | N/A |
La Crosse WI-MN MSA
| 3,060 | $12.19/hr | N/A |
Southeast Balance of State
| 3,340 | $14.41/hr | N/A |
Fargo ND-MN MSA
| 3,550 | $13.29/hr | N/A |
Southwest Minnesota
| 3,870 | $13.91/hr | -8.1% |
Duluth MN-WI MSA
| 4,030 | $13.28/hr | N/A |
Northeast Minnesota
| 4,390 | $13.43/hr | -8.6% |
Northwest Balance of State
| 5,570 | $13.92/hr | N/A |
Southeast Minnesota
| 5,710 | $14.41/hr | -2.3% |
Northwest Minnesota
| 6,340 | $13.74/hr | -1.9% |
Central Minnesota
| 7,990 | $13.85/hr | -0.1% |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 44,230 | $14.21/hr | -4.9% |
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA
| 47,390 | $14.26/hr | N/A |
Minnesota
| 71,370 | $14.11/hr | -3.0% |
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.
- Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Maintain records related to sales.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.