Retail Salespersons pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for retail salespersons is $17.49 an hour ($36,370 a year). About 74,840 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($35,410). Minnesota ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.80 | $28,710 |
| 25% of workers | $15.85 | $32,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.49 | $36,370 |
| 75% of workers | $18.58 | $38,640 |
| 90% of workers | $23.12 | $48,080 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $36,670 | 51,180 |
| Rochester | $36,000 | 2,900 |
| Mankato | $35,350 | 1,780 |
| St. Cloud | $34,860 | 2,850 |
| Duluth | $34,650 | 3,490 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $34,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,800 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $48,770 |
| Parts Salespersons | $47,030 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $44,850 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $34,180 |
| Order Clerks | $48,400 |
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