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Job outlook for outside parts sales in the United States
Are outside parts sales jobs in demand?
Outside parts sales job and salary trends over time
Outside parts sales jobs over time
Outside parts sales job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 191 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 197 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 207 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 208 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 214 | 0.00% |
Average outside parts sales salary over time
Outside parts sales salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,144 | $24.11 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $48,415 | $23.28 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $47,268 | $22.72 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $46,024 | $22.13 | --0.3% |
| 2022 | $46,161 | $22.19 | +2.5% |
Outside parts sales jobs by state
Most common states for outside parts sales
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 313 | 30% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 271 | 26% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,163 | 25% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,248 | 25% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,635 | 24% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 848 | 24% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 327 | 24% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,681 | 23% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 729 | 23% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 141 | 23% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,449 | 22% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,201 | 22% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,084 | 22% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 897 | 22% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 423 | 22% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 377 | 22% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 151 | 22% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,645 | 21% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,241 | 21% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 263 | 20% |
Most common cities for outside parts sales
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | 1 | 3% | $52,519 |
| 2 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $44,367 |
| 3 | Harrisonburg | 1 | 2% | $59,357 |
| 4 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $45,504 |
| 5 | Temecula | 1 | 1% | $39,651 |
| 6 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $45,642 |
| 7 | Fontana | 1 | 0% | $40,130 |
| 8 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0% | $36,377 |
Outside Parts Sales job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of outside parts sales experts
University of Maryland - College Park
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Denison University
What Outside Parts Sales skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Kathleen Kelly: Maximizing your salary potential requires research, flexibility, and being your best advocate.
E. Duff Wrobbel Ph.D.
ChairSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Communication And Media Studies
What Outside Parts Sales skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
E. Duff Wrobbel Ph.D.: All things social media are important, and so writing skills still matter.
What will help Outside Parts Sales increase their earning potential?
E. Duff Wrobbel Ph.D.: With this major, probably the best salaries are from sales jobs, which many people shy away from because they think only of hustling used cars, but sales can be very good work.
What will help Outside Parts Sales increase their earning potential?
Ashley Strausser: Graduates need to do their research, know their worth and negotiate their job offer. It amazes me how many students accept the salary offered to them without considering negotiation. Graduates should do their due diligence using sites such as Glassdoor and Salary.com to compare their salary offer to similar roles in the same region. If you are going to negotiate, you must be able to make a strong case as to why you are deserving of more money. This cannot be based on what you feel you deserve, but rather the skills you possess, relevant experiences you've had and the tangible results you've achieved that will enable you to be successful in the role. Evaluate the job description to determine if you possess some, or perhaps many, of the desired qualifications beyond the minimum qualifications listed. If so, use those as part of your negotiation. If not, consider how you might be able to develop those desired qualifications to make you a stronger candidate.
Competitive candidates should have a strong, well-rounded skill set. Being able to articulate your skills and experiences (academic, co-curricular, internships, research, study abroad, etc.) both on your resume and in an interview is critical. Know the skills necessary to be effective in the roles you seek. If you are lacking skills essential to your desired roles or industries, consider completing online courses or certifications through LinkedIn Learning or Coursera. Take advantage of skill-building resources and programs available through your university. Finally, research and prepare well for your interviews. This includes conducting mock interviews with staff in your career center to practice and gain valuable feedback on ways to improve your interviewing skills.