SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · United States
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products across the United States is $72,080 per year, measured over 1,238,190 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $82,420.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Pay for this occupation varies by 49.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $82,420 and Arkansas pays $55,120.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $82,420 | 4,870 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $80,010 | 560 | |
| 3 | Washington | $79,830 | 27,340 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $79,810 | 22,700 | |
| 5 | New York | $79,590 | 61,500 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $79,410 | 34,360 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $79,250 | 27,530 | |
| 8 | South Dakota | $77,210 | 5,220 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $76,840 | 1,890 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $76,750 | 31,230 |
States with the most Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 134,800 | $76,490 | |
| 2 | Texas | 95,670 | $65,970 | |
| 3 | Florida | 92,920 | $62,490 | |
| 4 | New York | 61,500 | $79,590 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 58,740 | $73,960 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 51,310 | $73,510 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 51,270 | $66,130 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 49,110 | $70,990 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 43,630 | $63,860 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 40,960 | $72,980 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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