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Job outlook for electronics sales associates in the United States
Electronics sales associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected electronics sales associate job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for electronics sales associates are projected over the next decade.
Electronics sales associate salaries have increased 19% for electronics sales associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 23,991 electronics sales associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 253,356 active electronics sales associate job openings in the US.
The average electronics sales associate salary is $28,738.
Are electronics sales associate jobs in demand?
Electronics sales associate job and salary trends over time
Electronics sales associate jobs over time
Electronics sales associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,991 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 23,771 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 28,047 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 28,892 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 28,853 | 0.01% |
Average electronics sales associate salary over time
Electronics sales associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,738 | $13.82 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $26,796 | $12.88 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $25,682 | $12.35 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $24,631 | $11.84 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $24,069 | $11.57 | +4.1% |
Electronics sales associate jobs by state
Most common states for electronics sales associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1,150 | 86% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 621 | 65% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 796 | 60% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 3,568 | 52% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 939 | 52% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 3,390 | 51% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 3,026 | 50% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 4,089 | 48% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 4,853 | 47% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,459 | 46% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 5,799 | 45% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 4,674 | 45% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 2,281 | 45% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,600 | 45% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 2,661 | 44% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 332 | 44% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 2,074 | 43% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 4,934 | 42% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 2,356 | 42% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 263 | 42% |
Most common cities for electronics sales associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $29,000 |
| 2 | Fountain Valley | 1 | 2% | $33,440 |
| 3 | Lynwood | 1 | 1% | $33,437 |
| 4 | South Gate | 1 | 1% | $33,432 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $33,455 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $28,764 |
| 7 | San Bernardino | 1 | 0% | $33,249 |
Electronics Sales Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of electronics sales associate experts
Saint Xavier University - Chicago, IL
University of Hawaii at Manoa
The University of Findlay
University of Mount Union
Franklin and Marshall College
California State University Channel Islands
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Margie Bernard MBA
Faculty - Graduate Healthcare AdministrationSaint Xavier University - Chicago, IL
Graham School of Management MBA Program
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Electronics Sales Associate job market given the pandemic?
Margie Bernard MBA: Because our COVID-19 pandemic is the worst challenge now facing Americans, our U.S. health care industry is transforming all systems and staff to better meet diverse patient population needs today. Across the U.S., students should expect that demand for qualified health care professionals and leaders will increase 17% to 24% yearly through 2030 since the supply of talented team members is shrinking due to retirements.
It's important to know that 30% of individuals now living in our country will be age 65 or older in the next seven years. This segment of our society will require truly compassionate teams of medical assistants, therapists, nurses, pharmacists, doctors, financial personnel and leaders who can seamlessly come together to deliver community-based care. Children and adults will need expedited team support to access timely appointments for wellness exams and treatment of pre-existing conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Across the U.S., we will see a 56% jump in patients newly diagnosed with all types of cancer in the next 10 years.
These demographic changes underscore why our U.S. health care industry offers many students excellent career paths when young graduates realize that delivering quality team outcomes begins with prioritizing a 'we' rather than 'me' philosophy.
Saint Xavier University's (SXU) mission of serving wisely and compassionately is critical within the work of our Graham School of Management (GSM) and School of and Health Science (SONHS) students studying healthcare administration, especially because their future careers involve giving excellent service to diverse patients every day.
Dr. Barbara Joyce
ACCESS Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in Sociology, Departmental advisorUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
Department of Sociology
What's a good job out of college for Electronics Sales Associates?
Dr. Barbara Joyce: A good job out of college is one that the graduates want, a job that is meaningful, that uplifts and inspires them, a job in which they use, and continue to develop, their talents and skills, and, of course, a job that provides them with the material resources and benefits they need to enjoy life. Credit where credit is due, Stephen R. Covey writes of the importance of those elements in his book Principle-Centered Leadership. I like his work a lot.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Electronics Sales Associate job market given the pandemic?
Amy Rogan: Certainly, the coronavirus pandemic has had a major effect on all industries including journalism. I think the pandemic has changed how journalists conduct and record interviews and produce stories.
Technology was already allowing reporters to act more independently by allowing more mobile flexibility. I believe this is where the industry will continue to develop for digital reporters, including broadcast and print.
Trends in journalism include more interviews via video services such as Zoom, and finding ways to shoot interviews safely. As has happened a number of times in our industry, what's happening in the world affects the technology we develop and use. Whether it's covering a war from the front lines, or learning the best way to safely conduct an interview (via video call or in person) during a pandemic, the times have always influenced the technology in our business.
But journalists are also fighting an uphill battle to deal with a public that now sees the Fourth Estate as the enemy of the people.
Political leaders have had conflicting messages about the pandemic, which has made it difficult for journalists to report actual facts about a pandemic shrouded in secrecy. This in turn has made it difficult for the public to know who to trust for information about COVID-19.
Finding trusted resources over the last four years has been difficult for the general public. It is overwhelmed with a multitude of media outlets which makes the fight for media literacy increasingly difficult. So new journalists need to develop thick skin quickly, become even more tenacious in the pursuit of facts, and maintain strong ethics and commitment to accuracy to protect their reputation as a trusted news source.
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 Electronics Sales Associates?
Michael Grossman Ph.D.: It is less about licenses or courses and more about experiences. In this regard, internships are crucial.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Electronics Sales Associates?
Cynthia Krom: Professional certifications matter. If your profession has a certification, you need to have that certification to be competitive in this new world. So, a public accountant needs to have a CPA, and a corporate accountant needs to have their CMA. A fraud examiner needs their CFE. Find out what is available in your profession and take whatever courses or exams are needed to be at the top of your game, because everyone else will.
We don't really know what will be happening with professional licenses with remote work. A psychotherapist may be licensed in New York, but remotely treating a client in New Mexico. Technically, they probably need a license in New Mexico. But who will control that? Will it just be the professional responsibility of the therapist to only practice where licensed? Will their malpractice insurance only cover them if the client is where they are licensed? What about a physician operating on someone a thousand miles away using robotics?
In terms of courses not related to professional certification or licensure, technology is where it is at. First and foremost, polish your Zoom skills. Zoom is now your face-to-face workplace and you need to be a pro. YouTube has great videos about lighting for Zoom, even with reflective eyeglasses. Perhaps your IT department is able to help with connectivity issues and learning remote technologies. And, as we have all recently seen, you need to learn how to turn off filters that make you look like a kitten! For nearly every field, you have to know Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or similar programs. You need to know how to work collaboratively on projects through things like Google Drive. If you are not fluent in the basics, you are showing up for a horse race with a little pony.
Ekin Pehlivan Ph.D.
Associate Professor of MarketingCalifornia State University Channel Islands
Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics
What technical skills for an Electronics Sales Associate stand out to employers?
Ekin Pehlivan Ph.D.: Our most recent survey with employers, really emphasize that technical skills are not the priority for most. Almost all mention communication and problem solving skills are the most desired, followed by critical thinking and professionalism. Given the nature of the digital economy, data literacy is one technical skill that would be relevant to almost anyone in the upcoming years. In certain areas learning automation (operations or marketing), and databases (SQL) would also benefit new graduates.
What's a good job out of college for Electronics Sales Associates?
Ekin Pehlivan Ph.D.: I think a description of a "good" job opportunity is dependent on so many factors, almost all subjective. What I recommend my students usually, is that they try different things before graduation and find something that makes them feel a purpose other than (and in addition to) making ends meet. For this reason we started a program on our campus where students are hired to help non-profits and small businesses in our area of service. In this program, students get to gain and practice skills that can help them succeed in a corporate or freelance capacity. The students get to experiment without fear of losing a job and find what they would like their entry level positions to look like. While doing this they also help organizations and individuals who have the need but not the resources to get the services from professionals.
What soft skills should all Electronics Sales Associates possess?
Sonya DiPalma Ph.D.: Be personable and a person someone wants to talk with and work with on a continuing basis. Listening and note-taking skills will be critical. Great employees listen well and ask good follow up questions. Be versatile and adaptable. If you find some downtime between projects, ask how you may help with another project.