Occupational Employment Statistics
41-2031 Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Southeast Minnesota
| 5,140 | 145 | $17.33/hr | $11.65/hr | $13.66/hr | $15.15/hr | $18.08/hr | $23.71/hr |
Construction | 370 | $30.63/hr |
Manufacturing | 1,260 | $14.96/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 59,450 | $15.59/hr |
Information | 130 | $18.81/hr |
Financial Activities | 440 | $22.90/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 1,230 | $23.33/hr |
Education and Health Services | 690 | $12.99/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | 1,030 | $14.01/hr |
Other Services | 660 | $28.27/hr |
Public Administration | 1,560 | $14.37/hr |
Northeast Balance of State
| 1,160 | $15.07/hr | N/A |
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA
| 1,420 | $14.74/hr | N/A |
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA
| 1,640 | $15.21/hr | N/A |
La Crosse WI-MN MSA
| 1,750 | $14.94/hr | N/A |
Rochester MN MSA
| 2,490 | $15.14/hr | N/A |
Southwest Balance of State
| 2,540 | $14.54/hr | N/A |
St Cloud MN MSA
| 2,790 | $14.86/hr | N/A |
Duluth MN-WI MSA
| 3,150 | $14.55/hr | N/A |
Southeast Balance of State
| 3,230 | $15.19/hr | N/A |
Southwest Minnesota
| 3,620 | $14.74/hr | -4.4% |
Northeast Minnesota
| 3,700 | $14.64/hr | -4.8% |
Fargo ND-MN MSA
| 4,330 | $15.41/hr | N/A |
Northwest Balance of State
| 5,110 | $14.87/hr | N/A |
Southeast Minnesota
| 5,140 | $15.15/hr | -3.4% |
Northwest Minnesota
| 5,760 | $14.94/hr | -3.5% |
Central Minnesota
| 7,540 | $15.36/hr | -2.9% |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 40,140 | $16.23/hr | -3.0% |
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA
| 44,590 | $16.28/hr | N/A |
Minnesota
| 66,830 | $15.63/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.