SOC 41-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — Arizona
Arizona nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
At $77,940, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products, 25.7% beneath the national figure of $104,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,940, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products, 25.7% beneath the national figure of $104,920. Pay ranges from under $41,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,340 to $114,930.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $101,030. Of the 318 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,250 | −60.7% |
| 25th | $45,340 | −56.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,940 | −25.7% |
| 75th | $114,930 | +9.5% |
| 90th | $134,470 | +28.2% |
| Mean | $84,430 | −19.5% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $101,030 | 7,150 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $100,410 | 580 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $82,390 | 40 | |
| 4 | Yuma | $79,670 | 70 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $79,300 | 30 | |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $67,260 | 50 | |
| 7 | Prescott Valley | $62,330 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $77,940 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$77,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,398US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,940 a year, 25.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,250 to $134,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $101,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Arizona, AZ?
The median annual wage is $77,940, or $37.47 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 $104,920, so pay in Arizona, AZ is 25.7% 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 Arizona, AZ earns more than $134,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,250 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 Phoenix, at $101,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Arizona, AZ. 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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