Directly supervise sales workers in a retail establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 29,610 | 15.30 | 8.83 | 18.54 | 31,820 | 18,360 | 38,550 |
| Joplin MSA | 1,000 | 14.24 | 8.52 | 17.10 | 29,620 | 17,720 | 35,570 |
| Columbia MSA | 930 | 14.56 | 9.44 | 17.12 | 30,280 | 19,630 | 35,610 |
| St Joseph MSA | 570 | 13.83 | 8.64 | 16.42 | 28,770 | 17,980 | 34,160 |
| Springfield MSA | 2,340 | 14.93 | 8.67 | 18.07 | 31,060 | 18,030 | 37,580 |
| St Louis MSA | 12,990 | 16.38 | 9.61 | 19.77 | 34,070 | 19,980 | 41,110 |
| Kansas City* | 5,270 | 16.96 | 9.74 | 20.57 | 35,275 | 20,253 | 42,787 |
| Central Region* | 3,260 | 13.41 | 8.30 | 15.97 | 27,899 | 17,255 | 33,221 |
| Northeast Region* | 840 | 13.80 | 7.40 | 17.00 | 28,706 | 15,399 | 35,359 |
| Northwest Region* | 1,140 | 12.62 | 8.29 | 14.79 | 26,259 | 17,253 | 30,762 |
| Ozark Region* | 3,250 | 14.38 | 8.63 | 17.25 | 29,910 | 17,958 | 35,886 |
| South Central Region* | 520 | 13.41 | 7.65 | 16.30 | 27,901 | 15,911 | 33,895 |
| Southeast Region* | 1,700 | 13.60 | 8.02 | 16.38 | 28,281 | 16,688 | 34,078 |
| Southwest Region* | 1,340 | 13.83 | 8.17 | 16.66 | 28,764 | 17,003 | 34,645 |
| St. Charles* | 1,360 | 17.11 | 10.38 | 20.48 | 35,591 | 21,597 | 42,589 |
| St. Louis City* | 1,290 | 18.06 | 10.75 | 21.71 | 37,559 | 22,351 | 45,163 |
| St. Louis County* | 7,570 | 16.29 | 9.69 | 19.59 | 33,880 | 20,161 | 40,740 |
| West Central Region* | 1,010 | 12.53 | 7.83 | 14.88 | 26,062 | 16,287 | 30,950 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 850 | 15.23 | 8.14 | 18.77 | 31,671 | 16,927 | 39,044 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 47,220 | 51,650 | 4,430 | 9.38 | 1,125 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 13,880 | 15,230 | 1,350 | 9.73 | 335 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 18,890 | 20,230 | 1,340 | 7.09 | 408 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 5,820 | 6,410 | 590 | 10.14 | 143 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 2,060 | 2,240 | 180 | 8.74 | 48 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 2,200 | 2,310 | 110 | 5.00 | 32 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 5,260 | 5,980 | 720 | 13.69 | 148 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 1,850 | 1,960 | 110 | 5.95 | 38 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 3,180 | 3,420 | 240 | 7.55 | 70 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 2,620 | 2,780 | 160 | 6.11 | 54 | Great |
| West Central Region* | 2,310 | 2,420 | 110 | 4.76 | 44 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience (in related occupation)
in one of the following
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