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Job outlook for home furnishings sales representatives in the United States
Are home furnishings sales representative jobs in demand?
Home furnishings sales representative job and salary trends over time
Home furnishings sales representative jobs over time
Home furnishings sales representative job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 74 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 87 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 90 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 90 | 0.00% |
Average home furnishings sales representative salary over time
Home furnishings sales representative salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,645 | $21.94 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $42,560 | $20.46 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $40,790 | $19.61 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $39,122 | $18.81 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $38,228 | $18.38 | +4.1% |
Home furnishings sales representative jobs by state
Most common states for home furnishings sales representatives
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,669 | 30% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,976 | 29% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 299 | 28% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 738 | 21% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 217 | 21% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 199 | 21% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,524 | 20% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,344 | 20% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,103 | 20% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 631 | 20% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,470 | 19% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,256 | 19% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 776 | 19% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 258 | 19% |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 123 | 18% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 114 | 18% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,701 | 17% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,046 | 16% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 996 | 16% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 995 | 16% |
Home Furnishings Sales Representative job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of home furnishings sales representative experts
Oklahoma Baptist University
Aurora University
University of Central Missouri
Dr. Daryl Green
Associate Professor of BusinessOklahoma Baptist University
College of Business
How have salaries changed over time for Home Furnishings Sales Representatives?
Dr. Daryl Green: Based on my research, I predict that the current salaries for marketing majors will be unchanged from 2020. There are 'riches in niches.' Certain areas, like marketing analytics, may see a surge. For example, market research analysts are projected to grow 18 percent from 2019 to 2029, according to US BLS. However, Covid-19 is the X-factor for the economy.
Jacqueline Babb
Assistant Professor of Digital Marketing, Director of Graduate StudiesAurora University
Marketing Department
What technical skills for a Home Furnishings Sales Representative stand out to employers?
Jacqueline Babb: Technical skills paired with strong communication, flexibility in thought, diversity, and creative problem solving are a winning combination for job candidates. Candidates with a strong acumen in data analysis and storytelling are marketable right now.
Stephen (Tyler) Hirlinger
Assistant Professor of MarketingUniversity of Central Missouri
Division of Business Strategy, Marketing Program
What's a good job out of college for Home Furnishings Sales Representatives?
Stephen (Tyler) Hirlinger: This is a rather difficult question to answer because it entirely depends on a student's field of study and goals and aspirations. Any job that helps a student understand their strengths, weaknesses, interests, and disinterests is a good starting point. Changing careers and/or career paths is no longer looked upon negatively, so I believe any career out of college that allows the graduate to learn and grow (personally and professionally) is a good one, as they can always pivot until they find a career that's fulfilling and rewarding.