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Job outlook for apparel sales associates in the United States
Apparel sales associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected apparel sales associate job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for apparel sales associates are projected over the next decade.
Apparel sales associate salaries have increased 19% for apparel sales associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 2,167,381 apparel sales associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 438,252 active apparel sales associate job openings in the US.
The average apparel sales associate salary is $29,897.
Are apparel sales associate jobs in demand?
Apparel sales associate job and salary trends over time
Apparel sales associate jobs over time
Apparel sales associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,167,381 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 2,147,535 | 0.64% |
| 2019 | 2,533,821 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 2,610,206 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,606,668 | 0.79% |
Average apparel sales associate salary over time
Apparel sales associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,897 | $14.37 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $27,876 | $13.40 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $26,717 | $12.84 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $25,624 | $12.32 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $25,039 | $12.04 | +4.1% |
Apparel sales associate jobs by state
Most common states for apparel sales associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1,334 | 99% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 931 | 70% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 676 | 70% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 3,057 | 61% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 7,616 | 59% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 5,022 | 59% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 3,966 | 58% |
| 8 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 1,057 | 58% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 6,541 | 56% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 3,789 | 56% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 3,713 | 56% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 1,738 | 56% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 5,715 | 55% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 5,620 | 55% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 5,497 | 55% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 2,668 | 55% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 4,843 | 54% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 3,277 | 54% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,707 | 54% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 569 | 54% |
Most common cities for apparel sales associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesterfield | 2 | 5% | $27,617 |
| 2 | Saginaw | 1 | 2% | $27,487 |
| 3 | Bellevue | 1 | 1% | $31,047 |
| 4 | Kent | 1 | 1% | $31,181 |
| 5 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $28,237 |
| 6 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $27,741 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $32,876 |
| 8 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $27,183 |
| 9 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $31,078 |
Apparel Sales Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of apparel sales associate experts
University of Mount Union
Michael Grossman Ph.D.
Professor, Political Studies and International StudiesUniversity of Mount Union
Department of Political Science and International Studies
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Apparel Sales Associates?
Michael Grossman Ph.D.: It is less about licenses or courses and more about experiences. In this regard, internships are crucial.