SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — North Arkansas
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
At $49,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products, 31.7% beneath the national figure of $72,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products, 31.7% beneath the national figure of $72,080. Pay ranges from under $29,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,120 to $68,610.
Employment stands at 720, or 6.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $64,810. Of the 336 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 125th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −59.6% |
| 25th | $37,120 | −48.5% |
| Median (50th) | $49,240 | −31.7% |
| 75th | $68,610 | −4.8% |
| 90th | $102,110 | +41.7% |
| Mean | $60,150 | −16.6% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $64,810 | 2,760 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $60,910 | 590 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $55,190 | 3,330 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $50,920 | 870 | |
| 5 | Hot Springs | $49,280 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $49,240 goes as far as $56,663 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,663US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,240 a year, 31.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $102,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 720 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $64,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in North Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $49,240, or $23.67 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 North Arkansas, AR is 31.7% 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 North Arkansas, AR earns more than $102,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 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 Fayetteville, at $64,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 720 jobs in this occupation in North Arkansas, AR. 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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