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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$17.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,276/year ($2,523/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 74,840 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $36,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,276 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $36,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,184 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,782 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,127 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,276 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,523 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Minnesota?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Minnesota is $36,370 per year ($17.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,970 and $38,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $36,370, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $30,276 per year ($2,523 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 74,840 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.