Parts Salespersons
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Median pay: $38,630/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 30,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
• Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
• Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
• Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
• Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
• Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
• Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
• Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
What's the median pay for Parts Salespersons?
The median pay for Parts Salespersons is $38,630 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Parts Salespersons?
Employment for Parts Salespersons is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Parts Salespersons?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Parts Salespersons?
About 30,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.