Mid-Level

Men's and Boys' Clothing Salesperson

The menswear advisor — helping male customers find the right clothing for their needs.

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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Men's and Boys' Clothing Salespersons
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Men's and Boys' Clothing Salesperson

As a Men's and Boys' Clothing Salesperson, you help male customers find clothing in retail environments. You might work in a department store, specialty menswear shop, or family clothing store. You help with everything from professional attire to casual wear to boys' clothing.

Your day involves greeting customers, understanding their needs, suggesting options, and assisting with purchases. You might help a professional update his work wardrobe, find a boy's suit for a special occasion, suggest casual wear for a weekend shopper, and maintain the sales floor. Customer service and product knowledge drive success.

If you enjoy menswear and helping people look their best, this provides that environment. The challenge is variable traffic and income, especially if compensation includes commission. The people who thrive here genuinely enjoy men's fashion and building customer relationships.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store typePrice pointCommission structureClienteling cultureCategory breadth
Menswear retail varies by store positioning. Luxury shops expect styling expertise and personal client relationships. Mass retailers focus on volume with less personalization. Department stores fall in between. Commission structures significantly affect income stability.
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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 Men's and Boys' Clothing Salespersons (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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Menswear knowledge
Understanding fit, fabrics, and styles builds credibility
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Client building
Personal clients provide consistent sales
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Wardrobe consulting
Helping with complete looks increases basket size
What is the compensation structure — hourly, commission, or both?
What is the store's customer demographic?
How does clienteling work here?
What training is provided on products and styling?
What are the scheduling expectations?
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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 ThinkingCoordinationTime ManagementMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2031.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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