Sales and Related Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for sales and related workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$90,170
- Washington$77,530
- New Jersey$75,310
- Utah$71,650
- Connecticut$71,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$32,170
- Wyoming$36,660
- Kansas$37,690
- Idaho$38,200
- Iowa$38,530
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $90,170 | $70,720 | $43 | +54.1% | 110 |
| 2 | Washington | $77,530 | $75,100 | $37 | +32.5% | 2,840 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $75,310 | $74,520 | $36 | +28.7% | 4,190 |
| 4 | Utah | $71,650 | $59,170 | $34 | +22.5% | 810 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $71,550 | $65,740 | $34 | +22.3% | 490 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $70,810 | $58,290 | $34 | +21% | 310 |
| 7 | Colorado | $68,940 | $60,670 | $33 | +17.8% | 6,340 |
| 8 | Delaware | $67,380 | $64,590 | $32 | +15.2% | 90 |
| 9 | New York | $66,310 | $55,270 | $32 | +13.3% | 1,400 |
| 10 | Vermont | $66,060 | $48,890 | $32 | +12.9% | 210 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $65,840 | $61,550 | $32 | +12.5% | 160 |
| 12 | California | $65,410 | $52,810 | $31 | +11.8% | 28,480 |
| 13 | Georgia | $62,680 | $51,570 | $30 | +7.1% | 3,610 |
| 14 | Montana | $61,640 | $46,160 | $30 | +5.3% | 390 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $59,720 | $51,620 | $29 | +2.1% | 850 |
| 16 | Indiana | $57,810 | $49,320 | $28 | -1.2% | 770 |
| 17 | Maryland | $57,650 | $48,920 | $28 | -1.5% | 480 |
| 18 | Alabama | $57,440 | $46,660 | $28 | -1.8% | 270 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $56,410 | $49,810 | $27 | -3.6% | 340 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $55,660 | $48,190 | $27 | -4.9% | 1,430 |
| 21 | Florida | $54,500 | $40,180 | $26 | -6.9% | 7,790 |
| 22 | Illinois | $53,730 | $50,960 | $26 | -8.2% | 1,750 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $52,130 | $42,210 | $25 | -10.9% | 480 |
| 24 | Arizona | $51,150 | $47,440 | $25 | -12.6% | 770 |
| 25 | Michigan | $50,660 | $44,160 | $24 | -13.4% | 1,210 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $49,860 | $38,470 | $24 | -14.8% | 680 |
| 27 | Oregon | $49,470 | $45,080 | $24 | -15.5% | 970 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $49,470 | $48,140 | $24 | -15.5% | 520 |
| 29 | Maine | $48,540 | $37,560 | $23 | -17% | 190 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $46,720 | $42,450 | $22 | -20.2% | 3,340 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $46,570 | $38,350 | $22 | -20.4% | 940 |
| 32 | Missouri | $46,320 | $34,270 | $22 | -20.8% | 1,390 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $46,060 | $49,990 | $22 | -21.3% | 210 |
| 34 | Ohio | $45,340 | $37,870 | $22 | -22.5% | 1,400 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $45,300 | $32,700 | $22 | -22.6% | 80 |
| 36 | Virginia | $44,470 | $35,730 | $21 | -24% | 950 |
| 37 | Texas | $44,100 | $38,170 | $21 | -24.6% | 11,400 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $43,250 | $26,490 | $21 | -26.1% | — |
| 39 | Nebraska | $43,210 | $37,760 | $21 | -26.1% | 650 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $40,680 | $29,630 | $20 | -30.5% | 250 |
| 41 | Nevada | $40,560 | $36,180 | $20 | -30.7% | 1,120 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $39,830 | $35,610 | $19 | -31.9% | 140 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $39,600 | $31,990 | $19 | -32.3% | 910 |
| 44 | Iowa | $38,530 | $35,250 | $19 | -34.1% | 950 |
| 45 | Idaho | $38,200 | $34,400 | $18 | -34.7% | 280 |
| 46 | Kansas | $37,690 | $30,470 | $18 | -35.6% | 490 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $36,660 | $31,870 | $18 | -37.3% | 50 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $32,170 | $30,790 | $15 | -45% | 180 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 264 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellingham, WA | $81,120 | $81,210 | 40 |
| 2 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $79,640 | $82,910 | 80 |
| 3 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $78,280 | $69,450 | 30 |
| 4 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $76,120 | $79,610 | 90 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,530 | $75,870 | 3,860 |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,520 | $76,730 | 2,110 |
| 7 | Napa, CA | $74,290 | $73,870 | 240 |
| 8 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $73,330 | $94,520 | 80 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $73,250 | $83,790 | 1,420 |
| 10 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $65,950 | $73,920 | 220 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing sales and related workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $144,050 | $143,270 | 320 |
| 2 | Paper Manufacturing | $107,180 | $96,220 | — |
| 3 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $105,280 | $109,800 | — |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $105,280 | $109,800 | — |
| 5 | Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | $104,610 | $95,550 | 70 |
| 6 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $94,900 | $107,890 | 740 |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $89,630 | $88,920 | 50 |
| 8 | Other Food Manufacturing | $86,310 | $78,050 | 130 |
| 9 | Utilities | $84,550 | $78,460 | 80 |
| 10 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $84,550 | $78,460 | 80 |
| 11 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $83,760 | $90,910 | 2,100 |
| 12 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $80,180 | $79,700 | 100 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sales and related workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median sales and related workers, all other salary in the United States is $48,280 per year (mean $58,510), and about 80% earn between $29,720 and $97,910.
How much do sales and related workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays sales and related workers, all other the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for sales and related workers, all other at $90,170 per year (median $70,720).
What is the job outlook for sales and related workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 16,000 openings per year.