Retail Salespersons Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $34,570 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $47,270
Employed locally 1,680
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $29,270
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $37,520
    90th
    $47,270

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 46% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Fargo, ND-MN $35,450
    Rochester, MN $35,210
    St. Cloud, MN $34,540
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $34,370
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $34,260

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $31,650
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,610
    Parts Salespersons $46,390
    Insurance Sales Agents $74,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Mankato, MN is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Mankato, MN is 0% above the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Mankato?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,270.