Parts Salespersons
SOC code 41-2022 · O*NET-SOC 41-2022.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Sales
Parts Salespersons pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$38,630
a year
Hourly
$18.57
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$43,830
$21.07 per hour
Middle 50%
$33,110 – $49,850
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$28,240 – $62,890
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
270,070
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $28,240
- $13.58/hr
- 25th percentile
- $33,110
- $15.92/hr
- Median percentile
- $38,630
- $18.57/hr
- 75th percentile
- $49,850
- $23.97/hr
- 90th percentile
- $62,890
- $30.24/hr
What does a parts salesperson do?
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
- Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
- Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
- Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
- Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
- Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
How to become a parts salesperson
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 47% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)47%
- Some College Courses25%
- Bachelor's Degree14%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree9%
Common questions
How much does a parts salesperson earn?
The national median is $38,630 a year. The full range runs from $28,240 at the 10th percentile to $62,890 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a parts salesperson without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Active Listening4.0/5
- Speaking4.0/5
- Reading Comprehension3.6/5
- Critical Thinking3.3/5
- Monitoring3.1/5
- Writing3.0/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
- Sales and Marketing4.1/5
- Administration and Management4.0/5
- Administrative3.9/5
- Computers and Electronics3.8/5
- English Language3.6/5
- Economics and Accounting3.5/5
- Production and Processing3.3/5
Transferable strengths: Persuasion, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Judgment and Decision Making.