Retail Salespersons Salary in Minnesota

Retail salespersons in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $39,070 a year) and the least in Mankato ($36,020), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $38,380 and the median at $36,370 for 74,840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$39,070
Rochester$38,430
St. Cloud$37,140
Duluth$36,030
Mankato$36,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$39,070	$36,670	$34,620	$32,301	105
Rochester	$38,430	$36,000	$31,220	$31,821	91
St. Cloud	$37,140	$34,860	$30,180	$30,854	88
Duluth	$36,030	$34,650	$29,330	$30,021	89
Mankato	$36,020	$35,350	$29,750	$30,014	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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