Careers · Parts Salespersons · Mississippi
Parts Salespersons in Mississippi
Parts salespersons sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shops and parts stores. They help customers find the right components for repairs and maintenance, manage inventory, process orders, and may handle cash or digital payments In Mississippi the median pay is $35,000 a year, 9% below the national median of $38,630.
$35,000median pay in Mississippi, per year
$28,560–$45,070middle half earn
2,940employed in Mississippi
$38,630U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against parts salespersons and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingPersuasionReading ComprehensionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Parts Salespersons.
Licenses and training in Mississippi
Parts Salespersons pay in other states
North Dakota · $48,600Colorado · $47,660Minnesota · $47,030Washington · $46,830Iowa · $46,670New Hampshire · $46,370Vermont · $46,260Alaska · $46,130Arizona · $46,020New Jersey · $45,510
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against parts salespersons and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against parts salespersons and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 41-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi, annual.