Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$43,692 / yrTotal Pay
$34,148 / yrBase Pay
$9,543 / yrAdditional Pay

$43,692

 / yr
$32K$62K
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The estimated total pay for a Retail Sales Associate is $43,692 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $34,148 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $9,543 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Related Job Titles

For Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Retail Sales Associate, Part Time Salaries with median pay of $44,493, Retail Sales Consultant Salaries with median pay of $70,823, Retail Sales Representative Salaries with median pay of $63,257, Sales Associate/Cashier Salaries with median pay of $36,109.

Top Paying Companies

For a Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include T-Mobile, Nordstrom and Target.

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T-Mobile
T-Mobile
$55,225/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 2 paying industries for a Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $55,225 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $46,171.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$55,225

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$46,171

    5% Lower than other industries

Telecommunications

The top paying company in Telecommunications for Retail Sales Associate is T-Mobile.

T-MobileT-Mobile$55,225/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

How does the Retail sales associate salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Retail sales associate in US is $32,873 per year based on 24,005 salary contributions, which is 3.23% less than the salary for a Retail sales associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Retail sales associate gets the highest compensation are Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 26.12% more than smaller companies for a Retail sales associate.

Recent Salaries Shared

For retail sales associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

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Location

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Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Retail Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Selling Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Retail Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Sales Floor Team Member

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Retail Store Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Retail Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$36,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Sales Floor Team Member

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$11

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Sales Floor Team Member

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$515

/hr

$15 | $500

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
COUNTER SALES

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$35,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago

Retail Sales Associate pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Retail Sales Associate is $34,148 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 72849 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Retail Sales Associate employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $44,525 per year.

The lowest salary for a Retail Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $26,190 per year.

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