SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Minnesota
Minnesota · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Retail Salespersons in Minnesota is $36,370 per year, close to the national median of $35,410 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Retail Salespersons in Minnesota is $36,370 per year, close to the national median of $35,410 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $32,970 and $38,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,710 and the ninetieth at $48,080.
Employment stands at 74,840, or 25.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Minnesota ranks number 14th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $36,670. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 688th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,710 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $32,970 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,370 | +2.7% |
| 75th | $38,640 | +9.1% |
| 90th | $48,080 | +35.8% |
| Mean | $38,380 | +8.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $36,670 | 51,180 | |
| 2 | Rochester | $36,000 | 2,900 | |
| 3 | Mankato | $35,350 | 1,780 | |
| 4 | St. Cloud | $34,860 | 2,850 | |
| 5 | Duluth | $34,650 | 3,490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $36,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,886US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,370 a year, 2.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,710 to $48,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 74,840 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $36,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $36,370, or $17.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,410, so pay in Minnesota is 2.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minnesota earns more than $48,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,710 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minneapolis, at $36,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 74,840 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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