Average Salary for Sales and Related Workers, All Other
SOC 41-9099 · Sales and Related Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in the United States is $46,370 ($22.29/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $28,060 at the 10th percentile to $95,850 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 99,070 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 53.7% since 2014.
Median Annual
$46,370
Mean Annual
$57,030
10th Pct
$28,060
75th Pct
$66,240
Employment
99,070
Salary Distribution
$28k
10th
$35k
25th
$46k
Median
$66k
75th
$96k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $100,340 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,340 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $77,230 |
| Napa, CA | $71,980 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $70,050 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $65,700 |
| Boulder, CO | $64,170 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $63,080 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $62,110 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,060 |
| Springfield, MA | $60,840 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,080 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,690 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $58,590 |
| Madison, WI | $58,410 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $72,840 |
| Washington | $70,050 |
| New Jersey | $62,890 |
| Alabama | $59,640 |
| Rhode Island | $58,750 |
| Delaware | $58,250 |
| South Dakota | $58,010 |
| Colorado | $55,960 |
| Vermont | $52,820 |
| Utah | $51,750 |
| California | $50,150 |
| Virginia | $48,710 |
| Wisconsin | $48,130 |
| Maryland | $47,670 |
| Georgia | $46,930 |
| New York | $46,800 |
| Kentucky | $45,940 |
| North Dakota | $44,130 |
| Massachusetts | $43,080 |
| Michigan | $41,980 |
| Connecticut | $41,590 |
| Nebraska | $40,980 |
| Arizona | $40,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,640 |
| Iowa | $40,450 |
| Ohio | $39,790 |
| Montana | $39,520 |
| Idaho | $39,150 |
| South Carolina | $38,870 |
| Illinois | $38,320 |
| Oregon | $37,940 |
| Florida | $37,440 |
| Minnesota | $37,440 |
| North Carolina | $37,340 |
| Tennessee | $36,870 |
| Wyoming | $36,000 |
| Nevada | $35,660 |
| New Mexico | $35,490 |
| Maine | $34,370 |
| New Hampshire | $34,360 |
| Indiana | $34,180 |
| Texas | $33,150 |
| Oklahoma | $33,120 |
| Missouri | $31,360 |
| Virgin Islands | $30,880 |
| Kansas | $30,830 |
| Louisiana | $30,480 |
| West Virginia | $29,140 |
| Mississippi | $28,680 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,950 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $144,950 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $97,440 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $96,600 |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | $88,210 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $86,540 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $82,390 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $82,370 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $82,270 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $81,910 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | $78,710 |
| Software Publishers | $78,460 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $78,240 |
| Postal Service (Federal Government) | $78,240 |
| Postal Service (Federal Government) | $78,240 |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | $77,200 |
| Educational Support Services | $76,830 |
| Utilities | $76,650 |
| Utilities | $76,650 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $76,300 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $76,250 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $76,250 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $76,250 |
| Insurance Carriers | $75,350 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $74,860 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $72,760 |
| Telecommunications | $72,670 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $72,350 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $71,820 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $71,530 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $70,710 |
| Specialized Design Services | $70,560 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $69,630 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $69,560 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $69,500 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $69,110 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $68,430 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $68,390 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $68,080 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $67,890 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | $67,320 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | $66,780 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $66,750 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $66,750 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $66,750 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $66,370 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $66,310 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $65,430 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $65,430 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $65,420 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $65,420 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,330 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,330 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,330 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $64,990 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $64,730 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $64,600 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $64,430 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $64,040 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $63,970 |
| Manufacturing | $63,890 |
| Publishing Industries | $63,750 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $63,660 |
| Information | $63,510 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $63,330 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $63,140 |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | $62,320 |
| Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers | $62,310 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $62,190 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $62,190 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $62,100 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $62,070 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $62,060 |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | $62,060 |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $62,040 |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers | $62,000 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | $61,600 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $60,940 |
| All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $60,940 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $60,440 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $60,200 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | $60,200 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $60,160 |
| Educational Services | $59,530 |
| Educational Services | $59,520 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $59,290 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $59,290 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $59,270 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $59,170 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $59,170 |
| Roofing Contractors | $58,970 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $58,730 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $58,550 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $58,330 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $58,240 |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | $57,680 |
| Temporary Help Services | $57,660 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $57,560 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $56,300 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $56,070 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $55,480 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $54,840 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $54,590 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $54,590 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $54,500 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $54,500 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $54,110 |
| Security Systems Services | $53,770 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $53,770 |
| Wholesale Trade | $53,580 |
| Book Retailers and News Dealers | $53,200 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $53,160 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $52,780 |
| Real Estate | $52,760 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | $52,510 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $52,430 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $52,430 |
| Waste Collection | $52,170 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $52,050 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $51,760 |
| Employment Services | $51,590 |
| Fuel Dealers | $51,540 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $51,400 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $51,340 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $51,300 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $51,290 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $51,290 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $51,290 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $51,230 |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $51,230 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | $51,140 |
| Gambling Industries | $51,090 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $50,990 |
| Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers | $50,680 |
| Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $50,170 |
| Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | $50,010 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $49,990 |
| Pharmacies and Drug Retailers | $49,590 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $49,430 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $49,300 |
| Household Appliance Manufacturing | $49,040 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $48,970 |
| Automobile Dealers | $48,360 |
| Business Support Services | $48,320 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $48,160 |
| Residential Building Construction | $48,090 |
| Construction of Buildings | $48,030 |
| Other Personal Services | $47,980 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $47,910 |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $47,900 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $47,490 |
| Construction | $47,350 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | $47,330 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $47,060 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $47,060 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $47,030 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $47,030 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $47,020 |
| Other Support Services | $47,010 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $46,980 |
| Truck Transportation | $46,950 |
| Utility System Construction | $46,940 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $46,920 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $46,860 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $46,750 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $46,700 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $46,700 |
| Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance | $46,370 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $46,270 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | $45,810 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $45,790 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $45,790 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | $45,670 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $45,430 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $45,300 |
| Spectator Sports | $45,140 |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | $44,940 |
| Casino Hotels | $44,790 |
| Other Miscellaneous Retailers | $44,770 |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $44,760 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | $44,670 |
| Television Broadcasting Stations | $44,640 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $44,620 |
| Electronics and Appliance Retailers | $44,530 |
| Home Health Care Services | $44,080 |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers | $44,050 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $43,920 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | $43,710 |
| Food Manufacturing | $43,160 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $43,140 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $43,140 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $42,780 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $42,670 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $42,670 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $41,820 |
| Accommodation | $41,660 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | $41,600 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $41,600 |
| Finance and Insurance | $41,240 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers | $38,770 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $38,760 |
| Sporting Goods Retailers | $38,470 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $38,450 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $38,410 |
| Retail Trade | $38,320 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $38,280 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $38,200 |
| Land Subdivision | $37,530 |
| Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $37,440 |
| Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $36,920 |
| Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers | $36,920 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $36,360 |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4594 and 4595 only) | $36,350 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $36,180 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $35,950 |
| Food and Beverage Retailers | $35,490 |
| Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only) | $35,490 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $35,480 |
| Newspaper Publishers | $35,470 |
| Death Care Services | $35,420 |
| Special Food Services | $35,050 |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers | $34,140 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $34,050 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | $33,470 |
| General Merchandise Retailers | $33,280 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $33,280 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | $33,280 |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $33,080 |
| Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $32,850 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | $32,690 |
| Individual and Family Services | $32,690 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $32,640 |
| Social Assistance | $32,020 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | $31,290 |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | $30,670 |
| Photographic Services | $30,400 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | $28,880 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $23,680 |
| Shoe Retailers | $20,440 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,370 |
| 2023 | $44,610 |
| 2022 | $44,120 |
| 2021 | $29,570 |
| 2020 | $30,550 |
| 2019 | $31,820 |
| 2018 | $33,220 |
| 2017 | $33,890 |
| 2016 | $37,190 |
| 2015 | $33,240 |
| 2014 | $30,160 |