Retail Salespersons pay in St. Cloud

In St. Cloud (MN), the median pay for retail salespersons is $16.76 an hour ($34,860 a year). About 2,850 people work in this job there.

$16.76Median hourly pay
$30,180–$38,400Middle half of workers, yearly
2,850People in this job in St. Cloud (MN)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). It is 4% lower than the Minnesota median ($36,370).

Pay range for retail salespersons in St. Cloud (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.67$28,430
25% of workers$14.51$30,180
Half of workers (median)$16.76$34,860
75% of workers$18.46$38,400
90% of workers$22.94$47,720

Retail Salespersons pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$36,67051,180
Rochester$36,0002,900
Mankato$35,3501,780
St. Cloud (this page)$34,8602,850
Duluth$34,6503,490

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 St. Cloud (MN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cashiers$32,480
Customer Service Representatives$48,120
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,970

Other job titles for this job

Sales AssociateFashion ConsultantWardrobe Image ConsultantDesign ConsultantMerchandise CoordinatorMerchandising Service AssociateStore AssociateBeauty AdvisorCosmetic ConsultantCustomer AssistantSales ClerkCoupon Redemption Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.