Retail Salespersons (41-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		41,520
Mean wage		$17.21
Entry wage		$13.58
10th percentile wage		$12.50
50th percentile wage		$14.75
90th percentile wage		$23.47

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores	8,920	21.5%
General Merchandise Stores	7,810	18.8%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	5,600	13.5%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	3,120	7.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities		$61.93
Ambulatory Health Care Services	20	$30.28
Repair and Maintenance	60	$24.40
Management of Companies and Enterprises	100	$23.70

Retail Salespersons (41-2031)

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes Cashiers (41-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$14.75		$16.28		-$1.53
2021	$14.16	+4.2%	$15.63	+4.2%	-$1.46
2020	$13.46	+5.2%	$14.86	+5.2%	-$1.39
2019	$12.87	+4.7%	$14.20	+4.7%	-$1.33
2018	$12.45	+3.3%	$13.74	+3.3%	-$1.29
2017	$12.00	+3.8%	$13.24	+3.8%	-$1.24
2016	$11.97	+.2%	$13.21	+.2%	-$1.24
2015	$11.57	+3.4%	$12.77	+3.4%	-$1.20
2014	$11.32	+2.2%	$12.49	+2.2%	-$1.17
2013	$11.08	+2.2%	$12.23	+2.2%	-$1.14
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.75		$24.37		-$9.62
2021	$14.16	+4.2%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$9.26
2020	$13.46	+5.2%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$9.15
2019	$12.87	+4.7%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$9.11
2018	$12.45	+3.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$8.88
2017	$12.00	+3.8%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$8.73
2016	$11.97	+.2%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$8.27
2015	$11.57	+3.4%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$8.16
2014	$11.32	+2.2%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$7.99
2013	$11.08	+2.2%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$7.88

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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