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Retail Wage Analysis

Comprehensive wage data and trends for retail flexible work roles.

Average Wage

$16.3/hr

Yearly Wage Growth

+4.2%

Total Employment

2,666,000

Key Insights

Data-driven insights for retail

Trend
Important

Industry Wage Growth

+4.2%

Retail wages grew 4.2% over the past year, indicating strong demand for workers.

Source: BLS OEWS

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Stat

Total Employment

2,666,000

Retail employs over 2,666,000 workers in flexible roles nationwide.

Comparison

Highest-Paying Role

Personal Shopper

Personal Shopper leads retail wages at $17.5/hr.

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Roles Available

Highest-paying roles in retail

Personal Shopper

372,000 workers

$17.5/hr

+4.2%

Merchandiser

310,000 workers

$17/hr

+4.3%

Grocery Stocker

372,000 workers

$17/hr

+4.3%

Sales Associate

465,000 workers

$16.5/hr

+4.4%

Stock Associate

372,000 workers

$16/hr

+3.9%
Top Regions

Highest-paying markets for retail workers

Columbus

OH

$44.3/hr

63,984 workers

Edison

NJ

$34.4/hr

42,656 workers

Dallas

TX

$32.1/hr

42,656 workers

Ontario

CA

$18.1/hr

21,328 workers

Staten Island

NY

$18.1/hr

21,328 workers

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