Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary
Sales and Related Occupations · 1.2M employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$72,080
Median hourly
$35
Average annual
$82,530
Typical range
$39,090–$137,550
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products is $72,080 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $35 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold..
Most earn between $39,090 and $137,550 a year. There are roughly 1.2M people employed as sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products.
- Hourly
- $34.65
- Daily
- $277
- Weekly
- $1,386
- Bi-weekly
- $2,772
- Monthly
- $6,007
- Annual
- $72,080
$72,080 a year is around the 50th percentile for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Productss. The median is $72,080.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Rhode Island$82,420
- 2District of Columbia$80,010
- 3Washington$79,830
- 4Massachusetts$79,810
- 5New York$79,590
- 6New Jersey$79,410
- 7Colorado$79,250
- 8South Dakota$77,210
- 9Vermont$76,840
- 10Minnesota$76,750
- 11California$76,490
- 12Connecticut$75,570
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Lawton, OK$124,340
- 2San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$103,670
- 3Napa, CA$100,460
- 4San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$93,100
- 5Trenton-Princeton, NJ$84,920
- 6Boulder, CO$84,660
- 7Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$82,260
- 8Casper, WY$81,320
- 9New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$81,140
- 10Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$81,060
- 11Barnstable Town, MA$80,930
- 12Salinas, CA$80,510
Related job titles
Employers advertise Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products roles under these titles.
- Account Specialist
- Agricultural Produce Commission Agent
- Apparel Trimmings Sales Representative
- Architectural Supplies Sales Representative
- Artists Materials Sales Representative
- Barber and Beauty Equipment Sales Representative
- Barber and Beauty Supplies Sales Representative
- Bottle Sales Representative
- Bottling Equipment Sales Representative
- Boys' Apparel Sales Representative
- Bulk Plant Agent
- Bulk Station Agent
- Canvas Products Sales Representative
- Church Furniture Sales Representative
- Circulation Sales Representative
- Coin Machine Sales Representative
Related occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104,920
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69,990
- Advertising Sales Agents$64,820
- Sales Managers$148,270
- Sales Engineers$124,900
- Procurement Clerks$50,580
- Purchasing Managers$148,080
- Retail Salespersons$35,410
What a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products does
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
- Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
- Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
- Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make?
- The median annual wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products is $72,080 ($35 per hour). Pay ranges from about $39,090 at the 10th percentile to $137,550 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $82,530, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Productss the most?
- Rhode Island has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $82,420.
- Is Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 1.2M people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products do?
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.; Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.; Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates..