Mid-Level

Menswear Salesperson

The men's style guide — helping male customers build wardrobes that work for their lives.

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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Menswear Salespersons
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Menswear Salesperson

As a Menswear Salesperson, you help men find and purchase clothing. You might specialize in suits and formal wear, casual apparel, or a full range of menswear. You need to understand fit, style, and how to help men who may be less comfortable shopping for clothes.

Your day involves greeting customers, assessing their needs, suggesting options, assisting with fitting, and completing sales. You might help a young professional buy his first suit, assist a casual shopper finding weekend wear, or work with a regular client on seasonal additions to his wardrobe.

If you enjoy men's fashion and can help customers who may need more guidance than women typically do in clothing stores, this provides rewarding work. The challenge is engaging customers who might prefer minimal assistance and building relationships in a category where men don't shop as frequently. The people who thrive here read customers well and adapt their approach.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store positioningCategory specializationCommission modelClienteling cultureAlterations involvement
Menswear retail varies by store type and positioning. Tailored clothing stores focus on fit and personalization. Casual retailers are higher volume. Luxury stores expect styling expertise. Mass retailers may have limited personalization.
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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 Menswear 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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Fit expertise
Understanding tailoring and fit is fundamental for menswear
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Wardrobe building
Helping customers think comprehensively increases basket size
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Client development
Men who trust your advice become regular customers
What is the store's positioning and target customer?
What is the compensation structure?
How does tailoring and alterations work here?
What is the clienteling expectation?
What training is provided?
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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

PersuasionService OrientationSpeakingActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingActive LearningTime ManagementWriting
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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