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Retail - In-Demand Occupations Retail - In-Demand Occupations

Career Voyages exists to help you find out which occupations are in-demand. To learn more about how these occupations were selected, click here. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 1.

When you first come to this page, the following Retail-related occupations are sorted by Projected Need for Employees. Notice that, generally speaking, the more education you have, the higher your wage.

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Retail Related Occupations and Their Projected 10 Year Growth
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(2006 - 2016)
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2006 Hourly
Wage Range2
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Education & Training3
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School or less		 Some College College degree or higher
Retail SalespersonsCareer Video for Retail Salespersons - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
1,935,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $7 $10 $19
38%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer37%
Some College Spacer		Spacer25%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Customer Service RepresentativesCareer Video for Customer Service Representatives - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
1,158,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $9 $14 $23
34%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer44%
Some College Spacer		Spacer22%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
476,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $13 $24 $50
21%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer28%
Some College Spacer		Spacer51%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales WorkersCareer Video for First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
423,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $10 $17 $29
39%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer37%
Some College Spacer		Spacer24%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Counter and Rental ClerksCareer Video for Counter and Rental Clerks - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
291,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $7 $10 $19
53%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer31%
Some College Spacer		Spacer16%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Sales ManagersCareer Video for Sales Managers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
103,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $22 $46 >70
9%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer22%
Some College Spacer		Spacer69%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Graphic Designers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
95,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $12 $20 $35
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer31%
Some College Spacer		Spacer55%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
80,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $10 $16 $28
37%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer37%
Some College Spacer		Spacer26%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Market Research AnalystsCareer Video for Market Research Analysts - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
63,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $16 $29 $55
4%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer14%
Some College Spacer		Spacer82%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Marketing ManagersCareer Video for Marketing Managers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
61,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $26 $50 >70
9%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer22%
Some College Spacer		Spacer69%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Demonstrators and Product PromotersCareer Video for Demonstrators and Product Promoters - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
49,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $8 $11 $20
38%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer36%
Some College Spacer		Spacer26%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Multi-Media Artists and Animators(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
43,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $15 $26 $47
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer29%
Some College Spacer		Spacer57%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm ProductsCareer Video for Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
35,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $13 $23 $42
28%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer36%
Some College Spacer		Spacer36%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
34,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $7 $9 $22
47%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer32%
Some College Spacer		Spacer21%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersCareer Video for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
32,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $8 $12 $20
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer31%
Some College Spacer		Spacer55%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Advertising and Promotions ManagersCareer Video for Advertising and Promotions Managers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
13,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $18 $38 >70
7%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer18%
Some College Spacer		Spacer75%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006 wages and 2006-2016 projection series.)

For a complete list of retail occupations and to find more information on education requirements and salary ranges, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Web page at http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm.

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