SOC 41-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales and Related Workers, All Other — Mankato
Mankato, MN · 2 metro areas compared
At $28,930, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales and Related Workers, All Other, 40.1% beneath the national figure of $48,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $28,930, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales and Related Workers, All Other, 40.1% beneath the national figure of $48,280. Pay ranges from under $28,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,910 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,930 to $31,840.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $38,590. Of the 246 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 243rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,930 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $28,930 | −40.1% |
| Median (50th) | $28,930 | −40.1% |
| 75th | $31,840 | −34.1% |
| 90th | $42,910 | −11.1% |
| Mean | $34,100 | −29.4% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $38,590 | 690 | |
| 2 | Rochester | $34,740 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mankato sit close to the national average, so $28,930 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$28,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,341US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,930 a year, 40.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,930 to $42,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $38,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in Mankato, MN?
The median annual wage is $28,930, or $13.91 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 $48,280, so pay in Mankato, MN is 40.1% lower. 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 Mankato, MN earns more than $42,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,930 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 $38,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Mankato, MN. 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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