Junior

Junior Bargain Table Clerk

The discount specialist — managing clearance and bargain merchandise to move products and attract value-focused shoppers.

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Job markets for Junior Bargain Table Clerks
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Bargain Table Clerk

As a Junior Bargain Table Clerk, you're managing the clearance and discount merchandise areas of a retail store. You're organizing bargain tables, pricing markdowns, keeping displays appealing despite constant customer browsing, and helping customers find deals. You understand that bargain shoppers have specific expectations and behaviors.

Your day involves continuous organization and pricing. Merchandise arrives from regular departments for markdown. Customers dig through displays looking for treasures. You're constantly re-organizing while answering questions and processing sales. The work is physical and requires patience with merchandise that gets handled extensively.

The challenge is maintaining appealing displays with high-turnover merchandise. Bargain areas can become chaotic quickly. You're developing efficiency in organization and the ability to serve customers who are intensely focused on value.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store typeMarkdown systemDisplay styleVolumeCustomer intensity
Bargain clerk work varies by retail environment. Department stores have organized clearance sections. Discount retailers have different approaches. Some stores use aggressive markdown schedules; others hold prices longer. The customer intensity in bargain areas varies significantly by store positioning.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Bargain Table Clerks (SOC 41-2031.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Efficient organization
Keeping displays presentable while handling volume is essential
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Pricing knowledge
Understanding markdown strategies helps manage inventory
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Customer engagement
Bargain shoppers have different needs than regular customers
How is the bargain/clearance area organized here?
What's the markdown schedule and pricing system?
How much customer interaction is involved?
What's the merchandise flow from regular departments?
How is performance measured in this role?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$26K–$48K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.8M
U.S. Employment
-0.5%
10yr Growth
556K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

PersuasionSpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessNegotiationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionActive Learning
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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