SOC 41-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — Northeast Minnesota
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $65,500 per year, close to the national median of $69,990 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $65,500 per year, close to the national median of $69,990 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $40,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $113,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,210 to $80,570.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Minneapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 70th of 199 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,000 | −42.8% |
| 25th | $46,210 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $65,500 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $80,570 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $113,380 | +62.0% |
| Mean | $72,770 | +4.0% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $77,120 | 14,070 | |
| 2 | Rochester | $67,040 | 450 | |
| 3 | Duluth | $61,710 | 520 | |
| 4 | Mankato | $60,850 | 220 | |
| 5 | St. Cloud | $59,650 | 640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $65,500 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,430US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,500 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,000 to $113,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $77,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Northeast Minnesota, MN?
The median annual wage is $65,500, or $31.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,990, so pay in Northeast Minnesota, MN is 6.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN earns more than $113,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minneapolis, at $77,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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