Summary
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Quick Facts: Retail Sales Workers | |
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$25,440 per year
$12.23 per hour |
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No formal educational credential | |
None | |
See How to Become One | |
4,633,100 | |
0% (Little or no change) | |
-19,700 |
What Retail Sales Workers Do
Retail sales workers help customers find products they want and process customers’ payments.
Work Environment
Most retail sales workers work in clean, well-lit stores. Many sales workers work evenings and weekends. Some retail salespersons work part time.
How to Become a Retail Sales Worker
Typically, there are no formal education requirements for retail sales workers. Most receive on-the-job training, which usually lasts a few days to a few months.
Pay
The median hourly wage for parts salespersons was $15.24 in May 2019.
The median hourly wage for retail salespersons was $12.14 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of retail sales workers is projected to show little or no change from 2019 to 2029. Competition from online sales will lead to employment declines in brick-and-mortar retail stores.
State & Area Data
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Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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