Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,090 | 12.31 | 7.00 | 14.96 | 25,600 | 14,560 | 31,110 |
| Joplin MSA | 10 | 8.72 | 6.37 | 9.89 | 18,130 | 13,250 | 20,570 |
| Springfield MSA | 220 | 13.80 | 8.28 | 16.56 | 28,700 | 17,220 | 34,440 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,270 | 12.01 | 6.76 | 14.64 | 24,980 | 14,060 | 30,440 |
| Kansas City* | 260 | 11.20 | 7.08 | 13.26 | 23,296 | 14,726 | 27,581 |
| Central Region* | 80 | 13.30 | 7.30 | 16.30 | 27,668 | 15,183 | 33,911 |
| Ozark Region* | 360 | 14.13 | 7.44 | 17.47 | 29,392 | 15,481 | 36,347 |
| Southeast Region* | 30 | 11.07 | 6.67 | 13.27 | 23,025 | 13,877 | 27,599 |
| St. Louis City* | 160 | 12.74 | 8.61 | 14.81 | 26,503 | 17,901 | 30,805 |
| St. Louis County* | 990 | 11.83 | 6.55 | 14.47 | 24,601 | 13,629 | 30,088 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,280 | 2,720 | 440 | 19.30 | 118 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 530 | 610 | 80 | 15.09 | 26 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 1,320 | 1,470 | 150 | 11.36 | 58 | Great |
| Central Region* | 140 | 170 | 30 | 21.43 | 7 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 30 | 10 | 50.00 | 1 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 200 | 250 | 50 | 25.00 | 12 | Great |
| Southwest Region* | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 3 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Retailing and Retail Operations