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Parts Salespersons in Nebraska

Parts Salespersons in Nebraska

Considering working as a Parts Salespersons in Nebraska? Below are the key facts. Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

What do Parts Salespersons Make in Nebraska?

For a parts salespersons working in Nebraska, the typical annual salary is $44,280 per year (or roughly $21.29/hour).Pay can range from $28,620 at the 10th percentile to $61,670 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $28,620 $13.76
25th percentile $30,880 $14.85
Median (50th) $44,280 $21.29
75th percentile $49,500 $23.80
90th percentile $61,670 $29.65
Salary ranges for Parts Salespersons in Nebraska

The job concentration index in Nebraska nationwide is 1.36, meaning that parts salespersons are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, parts salespersons earn a median of $27,560 per year ($13.25/hour), exceeding the Nebraska median.

Parts Salespersons earnings in Nebraska vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 990,584 parts salespersons in the U.S.. In Nebraska alone, about 2,380 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 3,670 parts salespersons.

Parts Salespersons in Nebraska vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Parts Salespersons

Top Nebraska Metros for Parts Salespersons

These are the Nebraska metros with the most parts salespersons in Nebraska.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Omaha, NE-IA 970 $45,680
Lincoln, NE 320 $41,120
Grand Island, NE 150 $45,660

Top States for Parts Salespersons Employment

View the states that employ the most parts salespersons work.

State Number Employed
Texas 27,150
California 26,750
Florida 15,220
Pennsylvania 9,740
North Carolina 9,730
Ohio 9,580
Illinois 9,280
Georgia 8,900
Michigan 8,540
Indiana 7,760
Virginia 7,510
Washington 6,600
New York 6,120
Minnesota 5,770
Tennessee 5,460
Wisconsin 5,320
Missouri 5,120
Alabama 5,000
Louisiana 4,910
Maryland 4,890

Highest-Paying States for Parts Salespersons

The highest-paying states for parts salespersons.

State Annual Median Salary
North Dakota $52,000
Minnesota $47,160
Alaska $45,670
New York $45,540
Hawaii $45,520
Iowa $45,480
Colorado $45,290
South Dakota $45,140
Massachusetts $44,460
Washington $44,360

Skills

The most important parts salespersons skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Persuasion  3.8 / 5
0
5
Service Orientation  3.6 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.6 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  3.4 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.4 / 5
0
5
Sales and Marketing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.0 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.9 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.8 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.6 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for parts salespersons, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Near Vision  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.8 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  3.8 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.6 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, parts salespersons typically:

  • 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.
  • Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  • Manage shipments by researching shipping methods or costs and tracking packages.
  • Mark and store parts in stockrooms, according to prearranged systems.
  • Maintain and clean work and inventory areas.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Processing Information

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat In-demand technologies: Inventory control system software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • General Sales & Marketing
  • Specialized Sales

Careers similar to parts salespersons include:

Also Known As

Appliance Parts Counter Clerk, Automotive Parts Clerk (Auto Parts Clerk), Automotive Parts Counter Associate (Auto Parts Counter Associate), Automotive Parts Counter Person (Auto Parts Counter Person), Automotive Parts Counterperson (Auto Parts Counterperson), Automotive Parts Handler (Auto Parts Handler), Automotive Parts Salesperson (Auto Parts Salesperson), Automotive Parts Specialist (Auto Parts Specialist), Commercial Parts Professional, Electronic Parts Salesperson, Merchandising Assistant, Parts Advisor, Parts Associate, Parts Back Counter Man, Parts Clerk.

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