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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Retail
Minneapolis, MN

Sales Associate Jobs in Minneapolis

Temp and flexible sales associate positions in Minneapolis pay $13.65-$21.00/hr — 5% above the national average, with a cost of living 5% above the U.S. baseline.

$14-$21

Per Hour

$693

Weekly (40hrs)

105

Cost Index

CST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Minneapolis

Healthcare
Finance
Retail
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1500
Groceries$340
Transport$90
More about Minneapolis

About Sales Associate Jobs in Minneapolis

Sales Associates in Minneapolis earn $13.65-$21.00/hr, above the national average.

Sales Associates help customers find products, provide product knowledge, process sales, and create positive shopping experiences in retail stores.

Most sales associate positions in Minneapolis are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Sales Associate Pay: Minneapolis vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Minneapolis, MN$14–$21/hr105$1,500
Columbus, OH$13–$18/hr88$1,200
Chicago, IL$14–$21/hr107$1,700
Cincinnati, OH$13–$17/hr84$1,150
Cleveland, OH$13–$16/hr82$1,000
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Sales Associate in Minneapolis

1.8x
Challenging
87
Hours to pay rent
54%
Rent / gross income
232
Monthly disposable
8% less affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Minneapolis

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$3,001
Est. taxes (~22%)-$660
Take-home$2,341
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,500
Groceries + transport$430
Remaining$411

Based on avg Sales Associate rate of $17.32/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet customers and assess their needs
  • Provide product information and recommendations
  • Process sales transactions
  • Maintain store appearance and displays
  • Meet sales goals and targets

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Customer service
Communication
Product knowledge
Sales skills
Problem solving
Requirements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Sales-oriented mindset
  • Flexible schedule including weekends
  • Product knowledge (trained on the job)

Earnings Calculator for Minneapolis

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$17/hr
$13.65/hr$21/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$425
Monthly
$1,840
Yearly
$22,100
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Career Path from Sales Associate

Sales Associate

0-1 years

Senior Sales Associate

1-3 years

Department Lead

3-5 years

Store Manager

5+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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