U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,155,190 | 0.4 % | $12.02 | $25,000 | 0.2 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $7.75 | $8.58 | $9.94 | $13.29 | $18.54 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,120 | $17,850 | $20,670 | $27,640 | $38,570 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing Stores | 720,410 | 66.70 | $10.38 | $21,580 |
| Department Stores | 477,510 | 31.45 | $10.45 | $21,730 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 388,140 | 37.62 | $13.31 | $27,690 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 352,270 | 23.18 | $9.79 | $20,360 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores | 268,830 | 56.72 | $10.46 | $21,760 |
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 | 130,160 | 71.75 | $10.20 | $21,220 |
| Clothing Stores | 720,410 | 66.70 | $10.38 | $21,580 |
| Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores | 88,450 | 65.50 | $12.75 | $26,520 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores | 268,830 | 56.72 | $10.46 | $21,760 |
| Home Furnishings Stores | 105,600 | 46.78 | $13.61 | $28,300 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 120 | 0.11 | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 490 | 0.07 | $20.69 | $43,040 |
| Automobile Dealers | 226,280 | 22.49 | $20.40 | $42,430 |
| Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 3,120 | 1.42 | $20.09 | $41,790 |
| Other Information Services | 330 | 0.24 | $19.93 | $41,460 |
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 | 429,730 | 30.69 | 0.94 | $12.41 | $25,810 |
| Texas | 350,210 | 34.71 | 1.06 | $11.48 | $23,880 |
| New York | 268,830 | 32.22 | 0.99 | $12.80 | $26,630 |
| Florida | 263,010 | 37.02 | 1.13 | $12.53 | $26,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 186,160 | 33.95 | 1.04 | $12.39 | $25,770 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 23,210 | 40.60 | 1.24 | $12.83 | $26,680 |
| Delaware | 15,800 | 39.72 | 1.22 | $11.74 | $24,410 |
| Georgia | 141,690 | 37.84 | 1.16 | $11.14 | $23,180 |
| New Hampshire | 22,470 | 37.24 | 1.14 | $12.31 | $25,600 |
| Florida | 263,010 | 37.02 | 1.13 | $12.53 | $26,070 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6,470 | 10.11 | 0.31 | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| Washington | 91,070 | 33.82 | 1.03 | $13.24 | $27,540 |
| Colorado | 73,190 | 33.92 | 1.04 | $13.16 | $27,380 |
| Connecticut | 49,670 | 31.07 | 0.95 | $12.91 | $26,860 |
| North Dakota | 11,680 | 32.85 | 1.01 | $12.91 | $26,850 |
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 | 156,740 | 31.46 | 0.96 | $13.04 | $27,130 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 115,400 | 32.58 | 1.00 | $12.17 | $25,310 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 113,190 | 29.65 | 0.91 | $12.37 | $25,730 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 81,880 | 37.21 | 1.14 | $11.47 | $23,860 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 81,740 | 32.72 | 1.00 | $11.24 | $23,380 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 66,880 | 33.41 | 1.02 | $12.69 | $26,380 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 60,360 | 26.37 | 0.81 | $12.72 | $26,450 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 56,650 | 33.65 | 1.03 | $12.25 | $25,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 54,250 | 30.06 | 0.92 | $13.22 | $27,490 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 50,630 | 30.17 | 0.92 | $11.18 | $23,260 |