Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Occupation description: Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 13,412 | 13,721 | 2.3 | 780 | 1,202 | 2,013 |
| United States | 4,510,900 | 4,409,100 | 0.0 | 256,300 | 395,200 | 641,300 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 14.87 | 9.49 | 11.01 | 13.02 | 15.86 | 21.43 |
| Alaska | 16.11 | 11.23 | 12.21 | 14.26 | 17.73 | 23.57 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 16.71 | 11.30 | 12.32 | 14.57 | 18.50 | 25.05 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 15.09 | 10.97 | 11.79 | 13.55 | 16.09 | 20.70 |
| Balance of State | 15.05 | 11.24 | 12.23 | 14.00 | 16.26 | 20.10 |
