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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

41-2031 Retail Salespersons



Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes "Cashiers" (41-2011).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 5,460139$18.01/hr$12.94/hr$14.21/hr$16.70/hr$18.56/hr$23.27/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction220$23.71/hr
Manufacturing1,010$15.87/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities62,760$17.16/hr
InformationN/AN/A
Financial Activities820$23.03/hr
Professional and Business Services1,260$19.49/hr
Education and Health Services420$14.44/hr
Leisure and Hospitality1,480$13.34/hr
Other Services600$16.63/hr
Public Administration1,070$17.48/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 1,100$16.36/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 1,460$16.70/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 1,680$16.80/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 2,130$16.33/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 2,460$16.63/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 2,620$17.11/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 2,910$16.78/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 3,200$16.58/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 3,310$16.27/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 3,730$16.63/hr-1.5%
Northeast Minnesota 3,770$16.26/hr-0.5%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 3,980$17.23/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 4,780$16.70/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 5,290$16.74/hr-0.2%
Northwest Minnesota 5,460$16.70/hr0.2%
Central Minnesota 7,800$16.97/hr0.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 42,580$17.28/hr-0.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 47,320$17.29/hrN/A
Minnesota 69,640$17.16/hr-0.3%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 690$23.17/hr7.3%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,660$17.51/hr3.2%
Counter and Rental Clerks 4,230$20.52/hr1.4%
Tellers 6,030$20.30/hr-16.3%
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 1,650$16.13/hr-0.7%


  • 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.