SOC 41-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — Greenville
Greenville, NC · 10 metro areas compared
In Greenville, NC the median wage is $93,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greenville, NC the median wage is $93,190. That is 11.2% lower than the national median of $104,920. Pay ranges from under $52,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $189,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,320 to $134,540.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $131,120. Of the 289 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,830 | −49.6% |
| 25th | $80,320 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $93,190 | −11.2% |
| 75th | $134,540 | +28.2% |
| 90th | $189,210 | +80.3% |
| Mean | $109,650 | +4.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $131,120 | 1,920 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $124,370 | 2,520 | |
| 3 | Wilmington | $118,980 | 210 | |
| 4 | Hickory | $102,460 | 80 | |
| 5 | Raleigh | $102,260 | 3,550 | |
| 6 | Winston-Salem | $98,090 | 150 | |
| 7 | Greensboro | $95,580 | 480 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $85,590 | 40 | |
| 9 | Burlington | $68,700 | 40 | |
| 10 | Pinehurst | $65,020 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $93,190 goes as far as $98,823 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,823US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,190 a year, 11.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,830 to $189,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $131,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Greenville, NC?
The median annual wage is $93,190, or $44.80 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 Greenville, NC is 11.2% 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 Greenville, NC earns more than $189,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,830 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 Durham, at $131,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, NC. 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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