Retail Salespersons — Job Outlook
Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected Growth
-0.5%
2024–2034
Annual Openings
555,800
projected per year
Outlook Rating
Little or no changeWhat This Means
Employment of retail salespersons is projected to decline +0.5% from 2024 to 2034.
About 555,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
The median annual wage for this occupation was $34,580 as of the latest data. About 3,800,250 people were employed in this role.
Typical Entry-Level Education
High School Diploma