SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In San Antonio, TX the median wage is $62,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Antonio, TX the median wage is $62,110. That is 13.8% lower than the national median of $72,080. Pay ranges from under $34,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $126,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,030 to $92,730.
The area has 5,570 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $76,930. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 252nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,820 | −51.7% |
| 25th | $45,030 | −37.5% |
| Median (50th) | $62,110 | −13.8% |
| 75th | $92,730 | +28.6% |
| 90th | $126,580 | +75.6% |
| Mean | $74,370 | +3.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $76,930 | 960 | |
| 2 | Austin | $74,310 | 5,970 | |
| 3 | Houston | $73,030 | 25,630 | |
| 4 | Odessa | $65,750 | 900 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $64,940 | 29,100 | |
| 6 | Waco | $62,880 | 790 | |
| 7 | Tyler | $62,450 | 640 | |
| 8 | Beaumont | $62,410 | 980 | |
| 9 | Killeen | $62,270 | 660 | |
| 10 | Longview | $61,400 | 870 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,110 goes as far as $63,965 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,965US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,110 a year, 13.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,820 to $126,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $76,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $62,110, or $29.86 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 San Antonio, TX is 13.8% 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 San Antonio, TX earns more than $126,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,820 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 Midland, at $76,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,570 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. 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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