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Side-by-side comparison of Retail Salespersons
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$36,850
Hourly median$17.72/hr
Middle half of workers earn$35,410 – $42,180
Jobs in Greater Boston64,150
Massachusetts change 2024–34+2.0%
Massachusetts openings a year13,060
Typical U.S. entry educationNo formal educational credential
Related work experienceNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure54Moderate
Observed AI use todaySubstantial
Programs near Boston0

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