Retail sales workers, the main occupation in subscription box businesses, earned a median $34,730 a year in May 2024 (all US workers: $49,500). There were 4,208,800 such jobs, with employment projected to grow 0% from 2024 to 2034 (all occupations: 3%).
Data
| Occupation | Median pay a year ($) |
|---|---|
| Retail sales workers | $34,730 |
| All US workers | $49,500 |
Source and notes
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (pay May 2024, projections 2024-34). Period: 2024 (projections to 2034). Coverage: United States.
Occupations that make up most of this industry's workforce. Jobs and pay cover employees across all industries, not only small businesses.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (pay May 2024, projections 2024-34).Related statistics
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