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What You Need to Know About Sales Worker

Sales Worker Definition All sales and related workers not listed separately.

Types of Sales Worker

  • Contact Person
  • Memorial Adviser
  • Gift Wrapper
  • Store Shopper
  • Circulation Man

What Kind of Sales Worker Job Opportunities Are There?

In the United States, there were 95,900 jobs for Sales Worker in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,200 new jobs for Sales Worker by 2026. The BLS estimates 14,100 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Sales Worker are Idaho, Florida, and Georgia. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Alaska, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Sales Worker Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Sales Workers is somewhere between $21,410 and $68,670.

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Sales Workers who work in New Jersey, Delaware, or California, make the highest salaries.

How much do Sales Workers make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alaska $34,520
Arizona $38,430
California $49,900
Colorado $42,210
Connecticut $36,230
Delaware $50,610
Florida $36,440
Georgia $33,520
Hawaii $40,120
Idaho $29,070
Illinois $35,030
Indiana $31,370
Iowa $39,660
Kansas $30,510
Kentucky $30,540
Louisiana $30,420
Maine $35,480
Maryland $36,500
Massachusetts $51,210
Michigan $29,230
Minnesota $37,760
Missouri $28,870
Montana $34,400
Nebraska $36,890
Nevada $34,260
New Hampshire $41,730
New Jersey $55,120
New Mexico $34,890
New York $38,840
North Carolina $31,240
North Dakota $44,510
Ohio $36,160
Oregon $42,150
Pennsylvania $33,530
Rhode Island $31,030
South Dakota $30,870
Tennessee $40,060
Texas $33,390
Utah $32,010
Vermont $39,070
Washington $45,680
Wisconsin $40,400
Wyoming $40,210

Sales Workers Sector

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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