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Job outlook for furniture sales associates in the United States
Furniture sales associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected furniture sales associate job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for furniture sales associates are projected over the next decade.
Furniture sales associate salaries have increased 19% for furniture sales associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,901 furniture sales associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 304,173 active furniture sales associate job openings in the US.
The average furniture sales associate salary is $49,717.
Are furniture sales associate jobs in demand?
Furniture sales associate job and salary trends over time
Furniture sales associate jobs over time
Furniture sales associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,901 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,865 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,560 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,698 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,691 | 0.00% |
Average furniture sales associate salary over time
Furniture sales associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,717 | $23.90 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $46,357 | $22.29 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $44,429 | $21.36 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $42,612 | $20.49 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $41,639 | $20.02 | +4.1% |
Furniture sales associate jobs by state
Most common states for furniture sales associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 946 | 70% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 615 | 64% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 725 | 54% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 4,043 | 48% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 878 | 48% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,679 | 47% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 2,236 | 46% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 2,509 | 45% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,988 | 44% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 2,487 | 43% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 2,841 | 42% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 2,561 | 42% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 1,290 | 42% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 4,299 | 41% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 4,164 | 41% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 2,039 | 41% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 5,122 | 40% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,634 | 40% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 247 | 40% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 1,146 | 38% |
Most common cities for furniture sales associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $44,701 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $52,690 |
| 3 | Beverly Hills | 1 | 3% | $51,288 |
| 4 | Coram | 1 | 3% | $53,977 |
| 5 | Meridian | 2 | 2% | $47,435 |
| 6 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $38,045 |
| 7 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $46,600 |
| 8 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $47,764 |
| 9 | Bend | 1 | 1% | $57,883 |
| 10 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $45,742 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $51,257 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $42,141 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $42,038 |
| 14 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $36,722 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $37,969 |
| 16 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $37,417 |
| 17 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $45,040 |
| 18 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $42,012 |
Furniture Sales Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of furniture sales associate experts
Saint Xavier University - Chicago, IL
University of Mount Union
Franklin and Marshall College
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 Furniture 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.
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 Furniture 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 Furniture 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.
What soft skills should all Furniture 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.