--- title: "Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Cleveland, OH | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cleveland-oh" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cleveland-oh" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cleveland-oh/data.json"] --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Cleveland, OH # Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Cleveland, OH 423 retail sales associate openings are live in the Cleveland, OH area from 94 employers, led by Dollar General, AutoZone, and Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween. The middle half of posted salaries runs $26,000–$33,280 a year (median $29,120), from the 54% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 423 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Cleveland market. **Companies hiring** : 94 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $29,120 : 54% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cleveland-oh/entry-level)44 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Senior4 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/cleveland-oh/lead)49 jobs Level coverage is 23%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 423 Hiring employers 94 Salary coverage 54% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 174 45 companies · $28,080 median Established employers 112 22 companies · $39,520 median Top of market 103 8 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $26,000 P50 $29,120 P75 $33,280 P90 $39,936 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live retail sales associate listings in Cleveland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Cleveland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 423 live roles tracked in this market. - 94 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Cleveland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 423 retail sales associate openings across 94 employers establish the current Cleveland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dollar General is one of the most active visible employers, with 66 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Cleveland market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 94 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dollar General logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdollargeneral.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fdollargeneral%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-site%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.ico) Dollar GeneralTop of market66Open roles](/company/dollar-general)[AutoZoneEstablished employers22Open roles](/company/autozone) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams22Open roles [![ALDI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Daldi.us%26sz%3D128) ALDIEstablished employers20Open roles](/company/aldi)[![Best Buy logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.bestbuy.com.ico) Best BuyEstablished employers20Open roles](/company/best-buy)[![Caleres logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaleres.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fproject%2Ftenant%2Fcaleres%2Fcaleres%2Ffavicon%2Fcaleres-favicon.png&sig=3zXk6UD_AcqZgVqyGIKihv4EiVQc2Tm1zjOT6i00iYI) CaleresTop of market17Open roles](/company/caleres)[![DICK’S Sporting Goods logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Ddickssportinggoods.com%26sz%3D128) DICK’S Sporting GoodsStartups & growing teams17Open roles](/company/dicks-sporting-goods)[![Petco logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.petco.com%2Fpetco%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Ftouch-icon-152px&sig=ab7mPEZEYm8XXDz5BZvUoSYLl7JJ20PB6S_P2lnAUvk) PetcoStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/petco) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 423 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeLive roleAutoZoneAkron, OhioPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-autozone-578abc1f-3d9a-5d1a-8c4e-cdf062ef9e86)[Retail Sales AssociateLive roleOLL1000OLLIELorain, OhioPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-oll1000ollie-f6746d3f-b42c-5b50-af2a-527a5f0b269a)[Part-Time Store AssociateLive roleALDIAkron, Ohio$39,520Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-454c45c3-c93e-55ef-ab7b-59c20862006c)[Part-Time Store AssociateLive roleALDIElyria, Ohio$40,560Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-fb2bf265-7570-5db2-b9cc-999ef492fc05)[Part-Time Store AssociateLive roleALDIAkron, Ohio$39,520Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-d8f85e3c-7281-52c8-b00a-248d10227da6)[Part-Time Store AssociateLive roleALDIAkron, Ohio$39,520Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-7f2faa73-fdf2-517a-8722-25bc907bdef6)[Part-Time Store AssociateLive roleALDICuyahoga Falls, Ohio$39,520Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-706a41f2-fbee-50dc-9a1b-59f173b93462)[Part-Time Store AssociateLive roleALDICleveland, Ohio$40,560Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-7fe6af0c-48e1-563f-b40f-e7dfcd718671) #### More retail sales associate openings in Cleveland - [Part-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-bb3c746e-ac08-5b72-bc40-708ade0e928b) - [Part-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-1bc561b3-e5a7-53bb-a5a2-b2e7e744e032) - [Part-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-0bde414a-3f0f-5716-ac3c-2df4c317177f) - [Retail Sales Associate - Part Time · Curaleaf](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-curaleaf-c1dd0176-543c-5147-95d3-12d3b721707e) - [Retail Associate · Story Cannabis](/job/retail-associate-at-story-cannabis-cc0412ae-7fce-520a-bad4-21fb3c08b134) - [Part-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-68e15733-849e-5739-a594-ff6ade7d4dcb) - [Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing · Lowe's](/job/full-time-sales-associate-building-materials-closing-at-lowes-618d60cf-5198-590c-8e6d-c7558f2b3b30) - [Store Associate · CVS Health](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-d7e50a86-6529-563d-a971-31d7a6e7f276) - [GARAGE - Seasonal Sales Associate - Crocker Park · GRG USA LLC](/job/garage-seasonal-sales-associate-crocker-park-at-grg-usa-llc-c9bc5b38-bd11-5b24-90ba-379665df25f4) - [Software Sales Associate Director - Procurement Software/Tech · Accenture](/job/software-sales-associate-director-procurement-software-tech-at-a3a0002f-f57e-5e5d-9946-cf063338cbf9) - [Software Sales Associate Director - Marketing Analytics Software · Accenture](/job/software-sales-associate-director-marketing-analytics-software-at-4485c4b6-43ba-50ab-a1fd-fdd3804f45b0) - [Part-Time Store Associate · ALDI](/job/part-time-store-associate-at-aldi-0e43ea5d-fa8e-5036-a6df-6e0be2349ac7) - [Retail Sales Associate · OLL1000OLLIE](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-oll1000ollie-58223f77-5dbe-5d7a-a4b8-44917d401281) - [Software Sales Associate Director - Media Software · Accenture](/job/software-sales-associate-director-media-software-at-accenture-36ecb7b0-4d7c-5db3-b25b-686c0fb519eb) - [DRY GOODS SALES ASSOCIATE · Von Maur/Dry Goods](/job/dry-goods-sales-associate-at-von-maur-dry-goods-f4b759b4-8f14-5f21-aea6-05749a55dd58) - [Retail Sales Associate · Best Buy](/job/retail-sales-associate-at-best-buy-124c40a7-6d4f-5e10-9742-939b629d191f) [Explore all 423 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Cleveland%2C+OH) ## Retail Sales Associate jobs in Cleveland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many retail sales associate jobs are open in Cleveland? Metaintro tracks 423 live retail sales associate openings from 94 employers in the Cleveland, OH area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail sales associate jobs in Cleveland pay? The median posted salary is $29,120 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $26,000 to $33,280. Based on the 54% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail sales associate jobs in Cleveland? Dollar General, AutoZone, Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, and ALDI have the most open retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 94 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Cleveland. 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