Retail Salespersons Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,680 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.19
10th percentile $24,450
90th percentile $47,770
Employed locally 1,100
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,450
    25th
    $28,860
    50th (median)
    $33,680
    75th
    $36,870
    90th
    $47,770

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,650
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71,790
    Insurance Sales Agents$61,600
    Parts Salespersons$35,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Northeast Minnesota is $16.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Northeast Minnesota is 2.6% below 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,450 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,860.