SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) · 10 metro areas compared
At $72,190, median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH tracks the national median of $72,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $72,190, median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH tracks the national median of $72,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $137,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,030 to $99,430.
Employment stands at 2,330, or 9.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cleveland records the highest median at $76,020. Of the 436 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 98th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,820 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $51,030 | −29.2% |
| Median (50th) | $72,190 | +0.2% |
| 75th | $99,430 | +37.9% |
| 90th | $137,080 | +90.2% |
| Mean | $83,440 | +15.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | $76,020 | 11,420 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $75,950 | 12,360 | |
| 3 | Akron | $74,990 | 4,170 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $67,880 | 3,290 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $67,410 | 8,900 | |
| 6 | Sandusky | $67,040 | 290 | |
| 7 | Mansfield | $65,970 | 390 | |
| 8 | Toledo | $65,800 | 2,630 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $64,570 | 1,460 | |
| 10 | Springfield | $63,810 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $72,190 goes as far as $77,791 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,791US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,190 a year, 0.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,820 to $137,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cleveland, at $76,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH?
The median annual wage is $72,190, or $34.71 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 Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH is 0.2% 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 North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH earns more than $137,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,820 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 Cleveland, at $76,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,330 jobs in this occupation in North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), OH. 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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