Occupation ยท SOC 41-2031
Retail Salespersons: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of retail salespersons typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 3,800,250 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $34,580 ($16.62 an hour).
US employment
3,800,250
Median annual wage
$34,580
Mean annual wage
$37,150
Median hourly wage
$16.62
Education and training
Typical education
No formal educational credential
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 | $8,250 (+23.9%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Order Clerks | $44,660 | $10,080 (+29.1%) | 2 | Some college, no degree |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $66,780 | $32,200 (+93.1%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $100,070 | $65,490 (+189.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Managers | $138,060 | $103,480 (+299.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Procurement Clerks | $48,510 | $13,930 (+40.3%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California352,860
- 2. Texas329,520
- 3. Florida325,960
- 4. New York233,740
- 5. Pennsylvania143,460
- 6. Georgia142,520
- 7. Illinois132,880
- 8. Ohio127,070
- 9. North Carolina126,060
- 10. Michigan111,210
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$38,350
- 2. District of Columbia$37,800
- 3. California$37,250
- 4. New York$37,020
- 5. Colorado$36,960
- 6. Alaska$36,940
- 7. Vermont$36,810
- 8. Maine$36,460
- 9. Massachusetts$36,320
- 10. Oregon$36,140
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- CashiersOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Insurance Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
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