SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 metro areas compared
At $72,780, median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Colorado Springs, CO tracks the national median of $72,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $72,780, median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Colorado Springs, CO tracks the national median of $72,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,910 to $100,500.
Employment stands at 1,920, or 6.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $84,660. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 167th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,600 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $52,910 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $72,780 | +1.0% |
| 75th | $100,500 | +39.4% |
| 90th | $134,170 | +86.1% |
| Mean | $82,660 | +14.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $84,660 | 1,880 | |
| 2 | Denver | $81,060 | 17,660 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $77,960 | 1,160 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $75,190 | 1,590 | |
| 5 | Pueblo | $74,450 | 370 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $68,990 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $72,780 buys what $70,592 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,592US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,780 a year, 1.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,600 to $134,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,920 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $84,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $72,780, or $34.99 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 $72,080, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 1.0% higher. 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 Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $134,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,600 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 Boulder, at $84,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,920 jobs in this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO. 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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