U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers ; First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers ; Cashiers ; Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers ; Counter and Rental Clerks ; Parts Salespersons ; Retail Salespersons ; Advertising Sales Agents ; Insurance Sales Agents ; Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents ; Travel Agents ; Sales Representatives, Services, All Other ; Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products ; Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ; Demonstrators and Product Promoters ; Models ; Real Estate Brokers ; Real Estate Sales Agents ; Sales Engineers ; Telemarketers ; Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers ; Sales and Related Workers, All Other*
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,437,980 | 0.2 % | $17.69 | $36,790 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.89 | $8.89 | $11.72 | $20.19 | $34.54 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,410 | $18,490 | $24,370 | $41,990 | $71,830 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery Stores | 1,051,210 | 42.46 | $11.22 | $23,330 |
| Clothing Stores | 921,770 | 85.34 | $11.36 | $23,630 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 856,500 | 56.35 | $10.60 | $22,050 |
| Department Stores | 797,370 | 52.51 | $10.67 | $22,200 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 631,930 | 61.26 | $14.16 | $29,450 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoe Stores | 165,150 | 91.04 | $11.28 | $23,470 |
| Clothing Stores | 921,770 | 85.34 | $11.36 | $23,630 |
| Book, Periodical, and Music Stores | 118,240 | 80.93 | $10.63 | $22,100 |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | 108,260 | 79.47 | $11.13 | $23,150 |
| Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores | 106,040 | 78.52 | $13.82 | $28,750 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 132,890 | 29.04 | $52.69 | $109,590 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 38,350 | 11.51 | $52.23 | $108,640 |
| Other Pipeline Transportation | 30 | 0.47 | $49.18 | $102,290 |
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | 880 | 11.95 | $48.14 | $100,120 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 10,720 | 1.75 | $42.65 | $88,700 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,411,140 | 100.78 | 0.95 | $18.97 | $39,470 |
| Texas | 1,106,390 | 109.65 | 1.04 | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| Florida | 908,830 | 127.93 | 1.21 | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| New York | 835,000 | 100.07 | 0.95 | $22.04 | $45,840 |
| Illinois | 583,370 | 105.52 | 1.00 | $18.85 | $39,220 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 908,830 | 127.93 | 1.21 | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| New Hampshire | 77,090 | 127.76 | 1.21 | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| Delaware | 46,400 | 116.66 | 1.10 | $17.62 | $36,640 |
| Alabama | 207,910 | 115.03 | 1.09 | $14.62 | $30,420 |
| South Dakota | 43,770 | 112.93 | 1.07 | $15.12 | $31,440 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 835,000 | 100.07 | 0.95 | $22.04 | $45,840 |
| Connecticut | 161,680 | 101.13 | 0.96 | $21.42 | $44,550 |
| District of Columbia | 23,060 | 36.07 | 0.34 | $20.84 | $43,360 |
| New Jersey | 404,160 | 107.19 | 1.01 | $20.75 | $43,170 |
| Massachusetts | 316,770 | 101.56 | 0.96 | $20.72 | $43,100 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 509,170 | 102.19 | 0.97 | $25.30 | $52,620 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 386,250 | 101.18 | 0.96 | $18.69 | $38,880 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 383,360 | 108.23 | 1.02 | $20.39 | $42,420 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 265,050 | 106.11 | 1.00 | $18.60 | $38,680 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 248,820 | 113.07 | 1.07 | $18.71 | $38,910 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 234,190 | 116.99 | 1.11 | $20.30 | $42,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 189,670 | 105.11 | 0.99 | $21.19 | $44,070 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 187,060 | 81.71 | 0.77 | $19.95 | $41,490 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 186,930 | 111.04 | 1.05 | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 177,810 | 105.96 | 1.00 | $20.57 | $42,780 |