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Job outlook for parts sales associates in the United States
Parts sales associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected parts sales associate job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for parts sales associates are projected over the next decade.
Parts sales associate salaries have increased 9% for parts sales associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 168,631 parts sales associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 159,569 active parts sales associate job openings in the US.
The average parts sales associate salary is $32,871.
Are parts sales associate jobs in demand?
Parts sales associate job and salary trends over time
Parts sales associate jobs over time
Parts sales associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 168,631 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 161,469 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 162,932 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 162,105 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 160,769 | 0.05% |
Average parts sales associate salary over time
Parts sales associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,871 | $15.80 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $32,112 | $15.44 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $30,815 | $14.82 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $29,752 | $14.30 | --1.3% |
| 2021 | $30,157 | $14.50 | +0.4% |
Parts sales associate jobs by state
Most common states for parts sales associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 714 | 53% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 447 | 46% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 575 | 43% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,592 | 39% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 696 | 38% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,750 | 36% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,127 | 36% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,414 | 35% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,244 | 35% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 3,524 | 34% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 4,098 | 32% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,936 | 32% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,797 | 32% |
| 14 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 6,458 | 31% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 3,153 | 31% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,584 | 31% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 2,074 | 31% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,806 | 31% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,651 | 30% |
| 20 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,348 | 30% |
Most common cities for parts sales associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel | 1 | 4% | $32,586 |
| 2 | Florence | 1 | 3% | $32,742 |
| 3 | Longview | 1 | 3% | $46,240 |
| 4 | Hamilton | 1 | 2% | $27,085 |
| 5 | Harrisburg | 1 | 2% | $37,815 |
| 6 | Davie | 1 | 1% | $28,932 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $28,939 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $26,940 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $36,534 |
| 10 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $28,952 |
| 11 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $29,155 |
Parts Sales Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of parts sales associate experts
University of Mount Union
Franklin and Marshall College
University of North Carolina at Asheville
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 Parts 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 Parts 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 Parts 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.