← Business, Finance, Sales & Administration
Retail Salespersons
SOC 41-2031 · Business, Finance, Sales & Administration
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
estimated openings each year
median pay in Hamilton County
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
What this job pays in the Indianapolis area
Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
| Point in the range | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,640 | $11.36 |
| 25th percentile | $27,990 | $13.46 |
| Median (middle) | $31,530 | $15.16 |
| 75th percentile | $37,300 | $17.93 |
| 90th percentile | $47,370 | $22.77 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. These are metro figures; BLS does not publish a Hamilton County wage by occupation. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.
What you need to get started
Most common education: A high school diploma or GED.
How much preparation: Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma and a few months of learning on the job.
Source: O*NET 30.2 database, U.S. Department of Labor (pinned vintage; survey rows dated 2021 to 2024).
Where this role can lead
Occupations that ask for much the same skills and typically pay more, with how pay compares. These are skills matches, not a record of individual people moving.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 95 of 100 | 473.4 | +$12,945 per year (about +42%) |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 92 of 100 | 161.8 | -$1,461 per year |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 87 of 100 | 247.3 | +$33,588 per year (about +109%) |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 86 of 100 | 158.9 | -$1,597 per year (about -5%) |
| Floral Designers | 83 of 100 | 3.2 | +$578 per year |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 80 of 100 | 10.6 | +$4,542 per year (about +15%) |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 80 of 100 | 43.7 | +$13,139 per year (about +43%) |
Common paths into this role
Occupations whose skills line up with Retail Salespersons and that typically pay less, so they are a common place to build from. Matched on skills, not on anyone's recorded move.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 92 of 100 | 161.8 | -$1,461 per year |
| Cashiers | 89 of 100 | 149.3 | -$4,832 per year (about -16%) |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 86 of 100 | 158.9 | -$1,597 per year (about -5%) |
| Floral Designers | 83 of 100 | 3.2 | +$578 per year |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 74 of 100 | 6.1 | +$1,865 per year (about +6%) |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 72 of 100 | 3.1 | +$1,762 per year (about +6%) |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 72 of 100 | 199.1 | -$5,288 per year (about -17%) |
Recommended next moves
Moves with real local demand and a meaningful pay gain.
| Move to | Pay gain per year | Monthly postings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | +$33,588 (about +109%) | 247.3 |
Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).
Local training that can get you there
- InvestOnward
Workforce Training
Workforce training and re-entry support. Entry-level trades, construction, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, customer service. - InvestAbility
Disability Workforce
Supported employment for individuals with disabilities: cross-cutting across entry-level service, admin, retail, and production roles.
Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.
Where does this leave you?
Reading about a job is one thing. Whether you can get it, what it would pay you, and who near you hires for it are another. Pick whichever of these is true and we will work it out.
The first prices your experience and shows everywhere it could take you. The second shows the jobs people hold before moving into this one. Both are free and neither asks for a CV.