Parts Salespersons Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,440
↑ 27.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Parts Salespersons — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Parts Salespersons — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.6% since 2011 ($29,350 → $37,440)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,440
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,440 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $36,860 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $35,800 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $34,260 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $32,460 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | $31,710 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | $30,430 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $29,380 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | $29,780 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | $29,650 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $29,440 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | $29,440 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | $29,550 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $29,350 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.