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Job outlook for shop assistants in the United States
Shop assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected shop assistant job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for shop assistants are projected over the next decade.
Shop assistant salaries have increased 15% for shop assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 53,009 shop assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 11,156 active shop assistant job openings in the US.
The average shop assistant salary is $31,216.
Are shop assistant jobs in demand?
Yes, shop assistant jobs are in demand. Shop assistant demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Shop assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of shop assistant jobs and the average shop assistant salary over time.
Shop assistant jobs over time
Shop assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53,009 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 54,777 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 59,588 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 62,931 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 67,149 | 0.02% |
Average shop assistant salary over time
Shop assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,216 | $15.01 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $30,007 | $14.43 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $28,946 | $13.92 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $28,002 | $13.46 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $27,039 | $13.00 | +4.2% |
Shop assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of shop assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where shop assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for shop assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 503 | 4% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 44 | 4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 32 | 4% |
| 4 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 745 | 3% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 193 | 3% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 181 | 3% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 179 | 3% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 137 | 3% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 108 | 3% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 98 | 3% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 25 | 3% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 22 | 3% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 170 | 2% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 135 | 2% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 81 | 2% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 65 | 2% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 35 | 2% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 31 | 2% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 21 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 15 | 2% |
Most common cities for shop assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria | 1 | 2% | $24,508 |
| 2 | Colton | 1 | 2% | $33,115 |
| 3 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $33,421 |
| 4 | Anchorage | 2 | 1% | $36,839 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | 2 | 1% | $29,602 |
| 6 | Brockton | 1 | 1% | $38,024 |
| 7 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $35,020 |
| 8 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $28,350 |
| 9 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $32,685 |
| 10 | Buffalo | 1 | 0% | $36,848 |
| 11 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $37,576 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $33,108 |