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Also called art objects salesperson, automobile accessories salesperson, automobiles salesperson and automotive salesperson.
Pay and headcount are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lines are written from what the US Department of Labor records about this work.
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Retail Salesperson
Retail salesperson selling merchandise like furniture and appliances to customers, helping them find what they need, processing payments, and keeping the store clean and organized
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Greeted a few customers each shift and identified their needs to provide tailored assistance
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Calculated prices and processed payments accurately for a smooth transaction experience
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Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
What it pays
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
| 25th percentile | $29,900 |
|---|---|
| Median | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $38,670 |
| State | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | $32,160 | $37,290 | $42,350 |
| AL | $27,150 | $30,040 | $36,140 |
| AR | $26,980 | $29,270 | $35,350 |
| AZ | $32,480 | $35,720 | $38,050 |
| CA | $36,350 | $38,440 | $45,460 |
| CO | $35,740 | $37,950 | $44,460 |
| CT | $35,030 | $36,490 | $39,550 |
| DC | $37,820 | $38,500 | $44,230 |
| DE | $31,200 | $35,360 | $38,230 |
| FL | $29,460 | $34,010 | $37,070 |
| GA | $27,610 | $30,840 | $36,420 |
| HI | $34,990 | $37,790 | $44,840 |
| IA | $28,580 | $31,360 | $36,240 |
| ID | $29,120 | $35,080 | $38,930 |
| IL | $32,250 | $35,370 | $37,750 |
| IN | $27,720 | $31,530 | $37,260 |
| KS | $28,080 | $32,180 | $36,740 |
| KY | $26,190 | $29,650 | $35,760 |
| LA | $26,020 | $29,490 | $36,110 |
| MA | $34,960 | $36,610 | $40,510 |
| MD | $33,380 | $35,510 | $37,750 |
| ME | $34,720 | $36,640 | $43,270 |
| MI | $29,300 | $34,640 | $37,750 |
| MN | $32,970 | $36,370 | $38,640 |
| MO | $29,850 | $33,460 | $36,940 |
| MS | $23,480 | $28,640 | $35,300 |
| MT | $30,510 | $36,270 | $43,240 |
| NC | $27,720 | $31,370 | $36,930 |
| ND | $30,340 | $36,040 | $39,160 |
| NE | $28,950 | $31,870 | $36,860 |
| NH | $31,380 | $36,200 | $40,480 |
| NJ | $34,230 | $36,520 | $44,400 |
| NM | $29,320 | $33,300 | $36,680 |
| NV | $28,330 | $34,190 | $37,550 |
| NY | $35,670 | $37,720 | $44,130 |
| OH | $28,000 | $30,800 | $36,630 |
| OK | $26,220 | $29,660 | $36,350 |
| OR | $34,760 | $36,770 | $43,860 |
| PA | $27,820 | $31,200 | $36,700 |
| PR | $21,840 | $22,560 | $27,080 |
| RI | $31,520 | $34,860 | $37,730 |
| SC | $27,280 | $30,690 | $36,340 |
| SD | $29,510 | $34,370 | $41,770 |
| TN | $28,070 | $31,950 | $36,660 |
| TX | $27,750 | $30,800 | $36,540 |
| UT | $29,050 | $33,900 | $38,040 |
| VA | $29,120 | $34,240 | $37,300 |
| VT | $34,530 | $37,400 | $45,710 |
| WA | $37,130 | $39,560 | $45,170 |
| WI | $29,100 | $34,480 | $37,810 |
| WV | $25,200 | $28,950 | $35,520 |
| WY | $29,100 | $34,310 | $39,240 |
Other names
art objects salesperson, automobile accessories salesperson, automobiles salesperson, automotive salesperson, books salesperson, car salesperson, china and silverware salesperson, corsets salesperson, cosmetics and toiletries salesperson, curtains and draperies salesperson, department store salesperson, electric motors salesperson.
floor coverings salesperson, flowers salesperson, flying squad salesperson, furniture salesperson, furs salesperson, general hardware salesperson, general merchandise salesperson, home planning consultant salesperson, horticultural and nursery products salesperson, household appliances salesperson, infants and children's wear salesperson, jewelry salesperson, leather and suede apparel and accessories salesperson, men's and boys clothing salesperson, men's furnishings salesperson, menswear salesperson, millinery salesperson, musical instruments and accessories salesperson, new car salesperson, orthopedic shoes salesperson, pet supplies salesperson, pets and pet supplies salesperson, pets salesperson, phonograph records and tape recordings salesperson, photographic supplies and equipment salesperson, pianos and organs salesperson, salesperson, sewing machines salesperson, sheet music salesperson, shoe salesperson, shoes salesperson, sporting goods salesperson, stamps or coins salesperson, stereo equipment salesperson, toy trains and accessories salesperson, trailers and motor homes salesperson, used car salesperson, wigs salesperson, women's apparel and accessories salesperson, women's apparel salesperson, yard goods salesperson, art dealer, auto dealer, automobile salesman, bakery clerk, bargain table clerk, beauty advisor, beauty consultant.
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This page is about the occupation Retail Salespersons. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.