Business · SOC 41-2031
Retail Salespersons
California Pathways is a research preview. Figures are statewide. Pay varies by region, employer and experience.
Pay in California
Median: $38,790 a year, $18.65 an hour.
About 376,460 people work in this job in California.
Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)
Outlook
Projected change from 2024 to 2034: -1.3%, with about 549,460 total openings expected.
Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California
Typical credential
Typical education to start: No formal educational credential. On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training. Work experience: None.
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