Average Salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
SOC 41-4011 · Sales and Related Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in the United States is $100,070 ($48.11/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $48,840 at the 10th percentile to $194,890 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 293,930 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 33.2% since 2014.
Median Annual
$100,070
Mean Annual
$114,520
10th Pct
$48,840
75th Pct
$146,150
Employment
293,930
Salary Distribution
$49k
10th
$66k
25th
$100k
Median
$146k
75th
$195k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $168,990 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $161,510 |
| Rochester, MN | $156,910 |
| Morgantown, WV | $150,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $142,590 |
| Columbus, IN | $139,790 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $138,240 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $137,570 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,680 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $134,220 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $134,030 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $132,800 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $132,710 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $132,270 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $132,030 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $134,240 |
| New York | $132,410 |
| Colorado | $132,010 |
| Washington | $130,470 |
| West Virginia | $126,770 |
| California | $123,980 |
| Kansas | $123,560 |
| Hawaii | $120,490 |
| North Dakota | $119,610 |
| Florida | $113,730 |
| Virginia | $112,190 |
| Illinois | $110,420 |
| Michigan | $108,740 |
| Louisiana | $106,860 |
| North Carolina | $105,640 |
| South Dakota | $104,060 |
| Georgia | $103,920 |
| Oregon | $103,760 |
| Iowa | $102,740 |
| Delaware | $101,990 |
| Indiana | $101,000 |
| Rhode Island | $99,870 |
| Massachusetts | $98,350 |
| Wyoming | $97,830 |
| Minnesota | $96,470 |
| Nevada | $96,260 |
| Vermont | $95,900 |
| South Carolina | $95,460 |
| Ohio | $95,420 |
| Connecticut | $94,990 |
| New Hampshire | $94,150 |
| Missouri | $92,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,860 |
| Idaho | $88,170 |
| District of Columbia | $87,170 |
| Utah | $84,340 |
| Texas | $83,860 |
| Arizona | $83,220 |
| Tennessee | $83,110 |
| Kentucky | $82,860 |
| Montana | $81,270 |
| Wisconsin | $79,640 |
| Nebraska | $78,790 |
| Mississippi | $78,690 |
| New Mexico | $77,900 |
| Oklahoma | $77,050 |
| Maryland | $76,920 |
| Maine | $76,100 |
| Alaska | $63,470 |
| Arkansas | $59,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $59,820 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $170,090 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $170,090 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $163,800 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $143,930 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $143,930 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $138,800 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $131,830 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $129,880 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $126,600 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $123,780 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $123,490 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $123,040 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $123,040 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $122,720 |
| Home Health Care Services | $122,480 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $121,170 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | $112,470 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $111,880 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $111,290 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $110,660 |
| Utility System Construction | $110,630 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | $108,730 |
| Paper Manufacturing | $108,720 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $108,330 |
| Business Support Services | $108,320 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $107,550 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $107,550 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $106,470 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $106,420 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $106,390 |
| Veterinary Services | $106,390 |
| Foundries | $106,190 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $105,570 |
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $105,510 |
| Utilities | $105,040 |
| Utilities | $105,040 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $104,940 |
| Educational Services | $104,940 |
| Educational Services | $104,940 |
| Engineering Services | $104,930 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $104,470 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $104,410 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $104,210 |
| Information | $104,060 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $103,360 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $102,960 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $102,960 |
| Manufacturing | $102,090 |
| Software Publishers | $101,370 |
| Publishing Industries | $101,240 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $100,930 |
| All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $100,930 |
| Wholesale Trade | $100,680 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $100,550 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $100,370 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $100,160 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $100,160 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $100,070 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $99,970 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $99,970 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $99,970 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $99,780 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $99,620 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $99,620 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | $99,040 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $98,720 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $98,540 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $98,080 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | $97,310 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $97,140 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $97,140 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $96,000 |
| Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | $95,580 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $95,110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $94,930 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $94,770 |
| Telecommunications | $92,900 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $92,720 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $92,160 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $91,980 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $91,980 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $90,040 |
| Other Support Services | $89,990 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $89,680 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $89,620 |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $89,180 |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | $88,920 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | $85,730 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $85,500 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $85,310 |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | $85,180 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $84,990 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $84,860 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $84,310 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $84,070 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $83,950 |
| Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $83,500 |
| Roofing Contractors | $82,600 |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | $82,180 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $81,980 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $81,850 |
| Office Administrative Services | $81,240 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | $80,790 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $80,600 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $80,450 |
| Automobile Dealers | $80,190 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $80,120 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $79,800 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | $78,260 |
| Food Manufacturing | $78,260 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $77,930 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $77,610 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | $77,480 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $77,370 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $77,110 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $76,570 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $76,570 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | $76,360 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $76,340 |
| Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $76,200 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $75,700 |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $75,700 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $75,630 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $75,630 |
| Construction | $75,630 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | $75,480 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $74,560 |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers | $74,020 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $73,310 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $73,150 |
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $72,230 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $71,990 |
| Security Systems Services | $71,800 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $71,800 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $71,770 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $69,930 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $69,930 |
| Temporary Help Services | $69,230 |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $68,900 |
| Pharmacies and Drug Retailers | $67,750 |
| Electronics and Appliance Retailers | $67,590 |
| Retail Trade | $66,660 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $66,090 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $66,090 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $65,070 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $65,070 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $64,000 |
| Employment Services | $63,890 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $62,970 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $62,920 |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | $62,820 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $62,770 |
| Specialized Design Services | $62,570 |
| Fuel Dealers | $62,270 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $61,140 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $60,870 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $60,860 |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4594 and 4595 only) | $60,600 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $60,420 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | $60,420 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $58,410 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $56,930 |
| Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $55,380 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $53,530 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $52,440 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | $50,480 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $50,280 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $50,160 |
| Construction of Buildings | $48,930 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $47,440 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $45,750 |
| Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $45,750 |
| Other Miscellaneous Retailers | $44,100 |
| Offices of Physicians | $43,040 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,070 |
| 2023 | $99,710 |
| 2022 | $97,710 |
| 2021 | $94,840 |
| 2020 | $86,650 |
| 2019 | $81,020 |
| 2018 | $79,680 |
| 2017 | $78,830 |
| 2016 | $78,980 |
| 2015 | $76,190 |
| 2014 | $75,140 |