How much does a retail salesperson make in Minnesota?
$36,370a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Minnesota. That is $17.49 an hour or $3,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.49
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 74,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,710Median: $36,370Highest 10%: $48,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,710 | $13.80 | |
| 25th | $32,970 | $15.85 | |
| Median | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| 75th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 90th | $48,080 | $23.12 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,670 |
| Rochester, MN | $36,000 |
| Fargo, ND | $35,860 |
| Mankato, MN | $35,350 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $34,860 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,650 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $34,600 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $34,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,610 |
| 12. New Jersey | $36,520 |
| 13. Connecticut | $36,490 |
| 14. Minnesota | $36,370 |
| 15. Montana | $36,270 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $36,200 |
| 17. North Dakota | $36,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $17.49 ($36,370 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $36,370 against $35,410 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for retail salesperson pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays retail salespersons the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,670 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.