Occupations
22
tracked in this field
Average Median
$58,500
across the field
Highest Paying
$124,900
Sales Engineer
Entry Point
$32,880
Cashier
All Retail & Sales salaries, ranked
Sorted by median annual pay in official BLS estimates. Click any job for its full salary report, including pay by state.
| Occupation | Median salary | Hourly | Typical education | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineer | $124,900 | $60.05 | No formal educational credential | 52,000 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,920 | $50.44 | No formal educational credential | 285,000 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $87,520 | $42.08 | No formal educational credential | 214,000 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 | $37.82 | No formal educational credential | 490,000 |
| Real Estate Broker | $73,220 | $35.20 | No formal educational credential | 46,000 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $72,080 | $34.65 | No formal educational credential | 1,238,000 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 | $33.65 | No formal educational credential | 1,256,000 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,820 | $31.16 | No formal educational credential | 92,000 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,280 | $29.94 | No formal educational credential | 479,000 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $52,830 | $25.40 | No formal educational credential | 193,000 |
| Travel Agent | $50,160 | $24.12 | No formal educational credential | 55,000 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | $23.33 | No formal educational credential | 1,122,000 |
| Model | $48,470 | $23.30 | No formal educational credential | 4,000 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 | $23.21 | No formal educational credential | 93,000 |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $41,380 | $19.89 | No formal educational credential | 3,000 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $41,300 | $19.86 | No formal educational credential | 401,000 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $39,320 | $18.90 | No formal educational credential | 65,000 |
| Parts Salesperson | $38,630 | $18.57 | No formal educational credential | 270,000 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $36,220 | $17.41 | No formal educational credential | 22,000 |
| Telemarketer | $35,450 | $17.04 | No formal educational credential | 58,000 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,410 | $17.02 | No formal educational credential | 3,898,000 |
| Cashier | $32,880 | $15.81 | No formal educational credential | 3,089,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Retail & Sales salary?
Across the 22 retail & sales occupations tracked in BLS data, the average median salary is $58,500 per year. Individual roles range from $32,880 to $124,900.
What is the highest-paying Retail & Sales job?
Sales Engineer is the highest-paying retail & sales occupation in official BLS estimates, with a median salary of $124,900 per year.
What education do Retail & Sales jobs require?
It varies by role — the table above shows the typical entry-level education for each occupation, sourced from O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Many specialist roles need a degree, while support and trainee roles often need a certificate or less.
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