Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific productss 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
- Rhode Island$102,080
- New Jersey$99,790
- Washington$94,920
- Massachusetts$93,750
- New Hampshire$93,400
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alaska$67,500
- Mississippi$68,000
- New Mexico$70,330
- Arkansas$70,500
- Montana$71,070
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $102,080 | $82,420 | $49 | +23.7% | 4,870 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $99,790 | $79,410 | $48 | +20.9% | 34,360 |
| 3 | Washington | $94,920 | $79,830 | $46 | +15% | 27,340 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $93,750 | $79,810 | $45 | +13.6% | 22,700 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $93,400 | $72,790 | $45 | +13.2% | 4,940 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $92,960 | $80,010 | $45 | +12.6% | 560 |
| 7 | Colorado | $91,500 | $79,250 | $44 | +10.9% | 27,530 |
| 8 | New York | $90,910 | $79,590 | $44 | +10.2% | 61,500 |
| 9 | California | $88,460 | $76,490 | $43 | +7.2% | 134,800 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $85,830 | $72,530 | $41 | +4% | 1,480 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $85,730 | $76,750 | $41 | +3.9% | 31,230 |
| 12 | Ohio | $84,580 | $73,960 | $41 | +2.5% | 58,740 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $83,500 | $70,990 | $40 | +1.2% | 49,110 |
| 14 | Vermont | $83,500 | $76,840 | $40 | +1.2% | 1,890 |
| 15 | Illinois | $83,240 | $73,510 | $40 | +0.9% | 51,310 |
| 16 | Maryland | $82,750 | $73,080 | $40 | +0.3% | 9,070 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $82,710 | $75,570 | $40 | +0.2% | 9,870 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $82,320 | $74,250 | $40 | -0.3% | 4,180 |
| 19 | Arizona | $82,110 | $72,390 | $39 | -0.5% | 19,400 |
| 20 | Michigan | $81,650 | $72,980 | $39 | -1.1% | 40,960 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $81,270 | $77,210 | $39 | -1.5% | 5,220 |
| 22 | Virginia | $80,860 | $63,400 | $39 | -2% | 22,570 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $80,830 | $64,250 | $39 | -2.1% | 22,010 |
| 24 | Oregon | $80,530 | $74,180 | $39 | -2.4% | 15,020 |
| 25 | Indiana | $80,290 | $71,330 | $39 | -2.7% | 32,350 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $80,220 | $66,130 | $39 | -2.8% | 51,270 |
| 27 | Texas | $80,040 | $65,970 | $38 | -3% | 95,670 |
| 28 | Kansas | $79,710 | $68,960 | $38 | -3.4% | 12,630 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $79,420 | $65,930 | $38 | -3.8% | 37,700 |
| 30 | Nevada | $79,340 | $68,150 | $38 | -3.9% | 8,970 |
| 31 | Georgia | $78,630 | $63,860 | $38 | -4.7% | 43,630 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $77,540 | $64,280 | $37 | -6% | 15,550 |
| 33 | Iowa | $76,490 | $66,760 | $37 | -7.3% | 16,990 |
| 34 | Florida | $75,920 | $62,490 | $37 | -8% | 92,920 |
| 35 | Alabama | $75,900 | $64,140 | $36 | -8% | 20,470 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $75,790 | $63,560 | $36 | -8.2% | 3,220 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $75,490 | $61,630 | $36 | -8.5% | 23,850 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $74,860 | $64,030 | $36 | -9.3% | 8,550 |
| 39 | Utah | $74,740 | $61,980 | $36 | -9.4% | 13,900 |
| 40 | Delaware | $74,720 | $62,280 | $36 | -9.5% | 2,920 |
| 41 | Idaho | $74,660 | $64,840 | $36 | -9.5% | 7,210 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $74,060 | $62,160 | $36 | -10.3% | 14,220 |
| 43 | Missouri | $73,970 | $61,940 | $36 | -10.4% | 21,960 |
| 44 | Maine | $73,200 | $63,960 | $35 | -11.3% | 3,320 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $73,180 | $59,010 | $35 | -11.3% | 3,280 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $72,840 | $63,290 | $35 | -11.7% | 19,120 |
| 47 | Montana | $71,070 | $61,670 | $34 | -13.9% | 3,510 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $70,500 | $55,120 | $34 | -14.6% | 12,740 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $70,330 | $61,320 | $34 | -14.8% | 3,660 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $68,000 | $59,320 | $33 | -17.6% | 7,000 |
| 51 | Alaska | $67,500 | $56,830 | $32 | -18.2% | 910 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawton, OK | $124,340 | $104,770 | 320 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $103,670 | $120,600 | 6,530 |
| 3 | Napa, CA | $100,460 | $102,940 | 790 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,100 | $104,790 | 13,190 |
| 5 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $84,920 | $100,040 | 900 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $84,660 | $99,830 | 1,880 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,260 | $97,440 | 16,510 |
| 8 | Casper, WY | $81,320 | $89,010 | 340 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,140 | $96,210 | 61,860 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $81,060 | $93,560 | 17,660 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific productss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $137,060 | $137,630 | 1,810 |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $136,670 | $137,510 | 1,810 |
| 3 | Pipeline Transportation | $133,960 | $149,110 | 40 |
| 4 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $128,160 | $116,460 | 890 |
| 5 | Footwear Manufacturing | $115,680 | $119,270 | 120 |
| 6 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $112,690 | $124,190 | — |
| 7 | Water Transportation | $112,120 | $124,230 | — |
| 8 | Engineering Services | $106,850 | $116,490 | 830 |
| 9 | Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | $104,730 | $106,060 | 200 |
| 10 | Support Activities for Mining | $103,140 | $107,390 | 360 |
| 11 | Support Activities for Mining | $103,140 | $107,390 | 360 |
| 12 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $101,440 | $117,090 | 1,390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products make in the U.S.?
The median sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products salary in the United States is $72,080 per year (mean $82,530), and about 80% earn between $39,090 and $137,550.
How much do sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products make per hour?
Roughly $40 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $82,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products the most?
Rhode Island has the highest average pay for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products at $102,080 per year (median $82,420).
What is the job outlook for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products?
Employment is projected to change +0.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 114,800 openings per year.