Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn a median $72,080 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$72,080
$34.65 per hour
Range
$39,090 – $137,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,238,190
across the U.S.
▲7.9%
Pay trend: The median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in the U.S. rose from $66,780 (May 2024) to $72,080 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 5.5%.
What sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products do
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.9% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 99,800
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products is projected to shrink 0.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 99,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$59,538
per year · effective tax rate 17.4%
$4,962Monthly
$2,481Twice a month
$2,290Every 2 weeks
$28.62Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,028
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,469
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,045
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$59,538
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,090 | $18.79 | $33,589 |
| 25th percentile | $50,470 | $24.26 | $42,733 |
| Median (50th) | $72,080 | $34.65 | $59,538 |
| 75th percentile | $99,640 | $47.90 | $78,927 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $137,550 | $66.13 | $105,281 |
Best cities for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $103,670 | $75,002 | $67,923 | 6,530 |
| 2 | Elkhart, IN | $75,220 | $59,558 | $65,937 | 2,370 |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $76,020 | $61,002 | $64,949 | 11,420 |
| 4 | Akron, OH | $74,990 | $60,306 | $64,588 | 4,170 |
| 5 | Cincinnati, OH | $75,950 | $60,955 | $63,914 | 12,360 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $74,310 | $61,107 | $62,312 | 5,970 |
| 7 | Syracuse, NY | $77,090 | $59,497 | $62,143 | 2,450 |
| 8 | Greensboro, NC | $72,630 | $57,536 | $61,957 | 4,350 |
| 9 | Fort Wayne, IN | $71,330 | $56,936 | $61,504 | 2,490 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $74,000 | $58,736 | $61,377 | 10,320 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $73,030 | $60,207 | $61,044 | 25,630 |
| 12 | Birmingham, AL | $71,450 | $55,788 | $60,874 | 6,210 |
| 13 | Buffalo, NY | $75,030 | $58,159 | $60,681 | 3,680 |
| 14 | Providence, RI | $78,480 | $61,715 | $60,639 | 6,400 |
| 15 | Louisville, KY | $70,800 | $56,277 | $60,465 | 5,860 |
| 16 | Detroit, MI | $77,870 | $60,553 | $60,373 | 17,190 |
| 17 | Rochester, NY | $75,450 | $58,432 | $60,217 | 3,220 |
| 18 | Milwaukee, WI | $73,880 | $58,269 | $60,111 | 10,790 |
| 19 | Worcester, MA | $80,400 | $61,591 | $60,076 | 2,510 |
| 20 | Seattle, WA | $82,260 | $66,700 | $60,018 | 16,510 |
| 21 | Dayton, OH | $67,880 | $55,499 | $59,874 | 3,290 |
| 22 | Denver, CO | $81,060 | $62,997 | $59,554 | 17,660 |
| 23 | Grand Rapids, MI | $72,170 | $56,785 | $59,432 | 6,980 |
| 24 | San Francisco, CA | $93,100 | $68,687 | $59,411 | 13,190 |
| 25 | Hartford, CT | $78,000 | $60,988 | $59,358 | 3,240 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $103,670
- San Francisco, CA — $93,100
- Seattle, WA — $82,260
- New York, NY — $81,140
- Denver, CO — $81,060
- Worcester, MA — $80,400
- Boston, MA — $79,670
- Providence, RI — $78,480
- Minneapolis, MN — $78,470
- Hartford, CT — $78,000
- Portland, OR — $77,900
- Detroit, MI — $77,870
- Oxnard, CA — $77,300
- Syracuse, NY — $77,090
- Philadelphia, PA — $76,580
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $82,420 | +5.2% | $64,339 | $44,550 – $190,140 | 4,870 |
| District of Columbia | $80,010 | +35.3% | $61,285 | $46,500 – $157,920 | 560 |
| Washington | $79,830 | +0.8% | $64,990 | $51,260 – $148,610 | 27,340 |
| Massachusetts | $79,810 | +1.4% | $61,206 | $47,940 – $157,000 | 22,700 |
| New York | $79,590 | +4.0% | $61,121 | $47,070 – $156,400 | 61,500 |
| New Jersey | $79,410 | +0.7% | $61,826 | $47,910 – $169,820 | 34,360 |
| Colorado | $79,250 | +1.8% | $61,804 | $47,620 – $149,890 | 27,530 |
| South Dakota | $77,210 | +3.7% | $63,147 | $49,070 – $125,590 | 5,220 |
| Vermont | $76,840 | +20.2% | $60,276 | $50,620 – $127,400 | 1,890 |
| Minnesota | $76,750 | +2.3% | $59,128 | $46,680 – $136,840 | 31,230 |
| California | $76,490 | +3.5% | $58,739 | $43,200 – $152,760 | 134,800 |
| Connecticut | $75,570 | −2.5% | $59,412 | $46,340 – $126,430 | 9,870 |
| North Dakota | $74,250 | +4.2% | $60,876 | $45,060 – $131,750 | 4,180 |
| Oregon | $74,180 | +10.4% | $55,355 | $45,360 – $123,780 | 15,020 |
| Ohio | $73,960 | +1.4% | $59,609 | $39,850 – $149,870 | 58,740 |
| Illinois | $73,510 | +12.7% | $57,050 | $44,130 – $134,030 | 51,310 |
| Maryland | $73,080 | −2.9% | $57,134 | $44,170 – $135,160 | 9,070 |
| Michigan | $72,980 | −1.5% | $57,321 | $39,740 – $136,050 | 40,960 |
| New Hampshire | $72,790 | — | $60,038 | $42,490 – $138,460 | 4,940 |
| Wyoming | $72,530 | −3.1% | $59,855 | $44,790 – $166,850 | 1,480 |
| Arizona | $72,390 | +10.5% | $58,155 | $39,260 – $139,250 | 19,400 |
| Indiana | $71,330 | +11.2% | $56,936 | $37,810 – $136,120 | 32,350 |
| North Carolina | $70,990 | +12.2% | $56,448 | $38,200 – $144,310 | 49,110 |
| Kansas | $68,960 | −2.9% | $54,295 | $39,990 – $131,620 | 12,630 |
| Nevada | $68,150 | +12.6% | $56,774 | $36,500 – $133,600 | 8,970 |
| Iowa | $66,760 | +3.7% | $53,911 | $39,960 – $124,590 | 16,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,130 | +1.0% | $53,285 | $38,980 – $132,420 | 51,270 |
| Texas | $65,970 | +3.8% | $55,187 | $36,380 – $137,020 | 95,670 |
| Wisconsin | $65,930 | +2.3% | $53,035 | $39,060 – $130,510 | 37,700 |
| Idaho | $64,840 | +6.4% | $51,951 | $36,380 – $119,240 | 7,210 |
| Kentucky | $64,280 | +2.1% | $51,697 | $36,030 – $133,090 | 15,550 |
| South Carolina | $64,250 | +1.5% | $51,107 | $36,250 – $142,370 | 22,010 |
| Alabama | $64,140 | +2.6% | $50,774 | $38,090 – $127,370 | 20,470 |
| Nebraska | $64,030 | +3.6% | $51,594 | $40,830 – $118,560 | 8,550 |
| Maine | $63,960 | −2.8% | $50,436 | $42,690 – $107,460 | 3,320 |
| Georgia | $63,860 | +1.3% | $50,800 | $35,830 – $134,350 | 43,630 |
| West Virginia | $63,560 | +7.0% | $51,122 | $36,960 – $122,190 | 3,220 |
| Virginia | $63,400 | +1.5% | $50,291 | $37,800 – $148,700 | 22,570 |
| Louisiana | $63,290 | +0.3% | $51,521 | $34,380 – $122,050 | 19,120 |
| Florida | $62,490 | +3.6% | $52,391 | $36,780 – $127,960 | 92,920 |
| Delaware | $62,280 | −15.6% | $49,442 | $43,420 – $123,260 | 2,920 |
| Oklahoma | $62,160 | +4.1% | $49,874 | $29,240 – $134,360 | 14,220 |
| Utah | $61,980 | +1.5% | $50,158 | $35,770 – $125,390 | 13,900 |
| Missouri | $61,940 | +2.2% | $49,975 | $35,110 – $125,280 | 21,960 |
| Montana | $61,670 | +2.3% | $49,590 | $39,060 – $107,800 | 3,510 |
| Tennessee | $61,630 | +3.0% | $51,700 | $34,350 – $128,130 | 23,850 |
| New Mexico | $61,320 | +3.9% | $49,734 | $37,010 – $115,060 | 3,660 |
| Mississippi | $59,320 | +3.2% | $48,203 | $30,930 – $110,080 | 7,000 |
| Hawaii | $59,010 | −1.0% | $46,640 | $37,700 – $124,990 | 3,280 |
| Alaska | $56,830 | −5.0% | $47,843 | $41,600 – $100,500 | 910 |
| Arkansas | $55,120 | +0.3% | $44,532 | $29,630 – $132,200 | 12,740 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,920 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Real Estate Broker | $73,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $87,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $52,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Travel Agent | $50,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products make?
The national median salary for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products is $72,080 a year ($34.65 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,090 and the top 10% earn over $137,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $82,420. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products are there in the U.S.?
About 1,238,190 people work as sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products nationwide.
All 83 cities
- Akron, OH
- Albany, NY
- Allentown, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Elkhart, IN
- Fayetteville, AR
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Fresno, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Lafayette, LA
- Lakeland, FL
- Lancaster, PA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Syracuse, NY
- Tampa, FL
- Toledo, OH
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC
- Worcester, MA