8 Retail Jobs You’ll Find in Minnesota Paying $20+ Per Hour

When you think of retail jobs, you probably don’t imagine big, cushy paychecks. But there are actually some solid retail gigs out there that will pay you $20 an hour or more, with locations all across Minnesota.

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If you're looking for a side hustle or a career shift or are just curious about who has the best hourly rates, keep scrolling to see eight of the best-paying retail jobs you can find in the North Star State.

Minnesota’s Minimum Wage: How Do These Jobs Compare?

Before we dive in, let’s put things in perspective. As of January 2025, Minnesota’s minimum wage is $11.13 per hour for all workers, regardless of the size of the business. Some cities, like Minneapolis and St. Paul, have even higher local minimum wages, with all employers in Minneapolis required to pay at least $15.97 per hour. Over in St. Paul, the minimum wage varies: $15.57 per hour for large businesses and at least $14 per hour for businesses with five or fewer employees.

That means the jobs on this list are paying well above the state’s base wage.

Minnesota Retail Jobs With Average Pay of $20 or More Per Hour

The average pay for these jobs has been reported to job websites like Indeed and Zip Recruiter by actual employees who have worked in these positions. While individual pay may vary based on experience, location, and company policies, these numbers give a solid estimate of what you can expect if you're considering one of these roles.

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Costco Wholesale Cashier – Average pay $19.15 an Hour (Close Enough!)

You’re probably already frequenting Costco for their free samples and legendary $1.50 hot dog and drink deal, so why not work there too? A cashier's average pay is $19.15 (close enough to $20!) an hour, and with raises over time, you’ll be making even more. Plus, employees rave about the flexibility with hours.

There are 14 Costco locations across Minnesota.

Target Warehouse Worker – Average Pay $23.60 an Hour

Minnesota’s own Target warehouse workers earn a solid $23.60 an hour on average moving merchandise and making sure those shelves stay stocked. If you don’t mind some physical work, this could be a great gig with solid benefits.

Target has 60 locations all over Minnesota.

Puma Store Manager – Average Pay: $25.62 an Hour

Calling all sneakerheads! If you love Puma’s iconic kicks, you might just love managing one of their stores even more. Store managers rake in around $25.62 an hour on average, so you can finally justify adding yet another pair of sneakers to your collection.

Two Puma stores in Minnesota, one in Albertville and one in Eagan.

Amazon Fulfillment Center – Average Pay: $20 an Hour

We all know Amazon isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and their fulfillment centers are where the magic (and Prime deliveries) happen. These roles average $20 an hour, and there’s room to grow if you’re looking to climb the ranks.

Minnesota has 16 Amazon Fulfillment Centers, mostly in the Twin Cities area

Apple Genius – Average pay: $26.84 an Hour

If you’re the go-to tech expert in your friend group, why not get paid for it? Apple Geniuses earn a hefty average wage of $26.84 an hour, helping people fix their iPhones, troubleshoot MacBooks, and generally save the day. Plus, working at an Apple Store is kind of a flex, right?

There are 4 Apple Stores in Minnesota: Mall of America, Edina, Minnetonka, and Roseville.

Lululemon Educator – Average Pay: $24 an Hour

This one’s for the fitness fashion lovers! Lululemon’s ‘Educators’ (a fancy way of saying sales associates) make an average of $24 an hour helping customers find the perfect pair of leggings. The employee discount is the chef’s kiss.

Lululemon has 9 locations in Minnesota

Ikea Sales Associate – Average Pay: $22.51 an Hour

If you’ve ever wandered through Ikea and thought, “I could totally work here,” here’s another reason to go for it. Sales associates at Ikea average $22.51 an hour, plus you get to be around all that cool Swedish furniture and probably eat way too many meatballs on break.

The full Ikea in Minnesota is currently located in Bloomington. There is a Plan and Order store in Roseville and an Ikea Pop-Up Store in Maple Grove

Patagonia Sales Associate – Average Pay: $21.89 an Hour

Love the outdoors? Patagonia’s sales associates are averaging $22.06 an hour while being surrounded by high-quality gear for all your hiking, skiing, and camping adventures. Bonus: Patagonia is known for treating their employees well and being super eco-conscious.

Minnesota's Patagonia store is located in St. Paul.