Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, 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, 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).
National mean salary $119,730 ≈ $58/hr
National median salary $104,920
Total employment 284,800 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.9%
Slower than average
Annual openings 27,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 303,200 → 308,900 (+5,700)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$142,790
- Colorado$140,020
- Kansas$135,820
- New York$134,010
- Washington$133,370
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$78,060
- Oklahoma$87,730
- Arkansas$89,960
- Nebraska$91,140
- Wisconsin$91,920
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $142,790 | $131,360 | $69 | +19.3% | 5,600 |
| 2 | Colorado | $140,020 | $135,000 | $67 | +16.9% | 4,150 |
| 3 | Kansas | $135,820 | $130,850 | $65 | +13.4% | 2,440 |
| 4 | New York | $134,010 | $129,410 | $64 | +11.9% | 10,500 |
| 5 | Washington | $133,370 | $127,390 | $64 | +11.4% | 9,960 |
| 6 | Oregon | $132,750 | $113,830 | $64 | +10.9% | 3,040 |
| 7 | Virginia | $130,470 | $128,270 | $63 | +9% | 6,060 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $129,440 | $125,370 | $62 | +8.1% | 11,990 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $129,270 | $126,110 | $62 | +8% | 540 |
| 10 | California | $129,250 | $124,220 | $62 | +8% | 27,590 |
| 11 | Georgia | $127,000 | $128,850 | $61 | +6.1% | 5,700 |
| 12 | Michigan | $126,190 | $125,650 | $61 | +5.4% | 9,140 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $125,800 | $117,670 | $60 | +5.1% | 530 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $124,500 | $124,200 | $60 | +4% | 2,340 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $121,990 | $111,190 | $59 | +1.9% | 3,760 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $121,440 | $118,980 | $58 | +1.4% | 11,650 |
| 17 | Indiana | $118,450 | $102,910 | $57 | -1.1% | 4,370 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $118,060 | $103,790 | $57 | -1.4% | 7,190 |
| 19 | Florida | $117,380 | $107,700 | $56 | -2% | 19,840 |
| 20 | Illinois | $117,270 | $107,570 | $56 | -2.1% | 7,350 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $117,270 | $103,000 | $56 | -2.1% | 4,960 |
| 22 | Idaho | $116,310 | $101,390 | $56 | -2.9% | 1,880 |
| 23 | Ohio | $115,820 | $108,370 | $56 | -3.3% | 9,870 |
| 24 | Texas | $115,570 | $99,080 | $56 | -3.5% | 44,400 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $114,060 | $98,000 | $55 | -4.7% | 2,980 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $113,930 | $97,640 | $55 | -4.8% | 4,170 |
| 27 | Vermont | $113,590 | $95,900 | $55 | -5.1% | 410 |
| 28 | Arizona | $112,670 | $100,620 | $54 | -5.9% | 8,860 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $110,980 | $97,960 | $53 | -7.3% | 2,660 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $110,240 | $102,720 | $53 | -7.9% | 510 |
| 31 | Iowa | $110,130 | $103,380 | $53 | -8% | 2,580 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $109,810 | $94,450 | $53 | -8.3% | 8,290 |
| 33 | Delaware | $108,940 | $107,830 | $52 | -9% | 960 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $108,780 | $87,310 | $52 | -9.1% | 980 |
| 35 | Maryland | $107,990 | $95,040 | $52 | -9.8% | 6,330 |
| 36 | Missouri | $105,490 | $94,840 | $51 | -11.9% | 5,060 |
| 37 | Nevada | $104,290 | $98,500 | $50 | -12.9% | 1,880 |
| 38 | Montana | $103,900 | $83,610 | $50 | -13.2% | 690 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $103,530 | $97,230 | $50 | -13.5% | 760 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $103,140 | $100,850 | $50 | -13.9% | 280 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $103,000 | $92,940 | $50 | -14% | 600 |
| 42 | Maine | $97,720 | $101,850 | $47 | -18.4% | — |
| 43 | Alabama | $96,010 | $87,140 | $46 | -19.8% | 2,780 |
| 44 | Alaska | $94,700 | $77,080 | $46 | -20.9% | 440 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $91,920 | $78,480 | $44 | -23.2% | 3,390 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $91,140 | $84,400 | $44 | -23.9% | 1,700 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $89,960 | $71,830 | $43 | -24.9% | 1,520 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $87,730 | $72,480 | $42 | -26.7% | 3,970 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $78,060 | $74,990 | $38 | -34.8% | 810 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 399 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $167,630 | $163,660 | 2,790 |
| 2 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $163,320 | $148,490 | 350 |
| 3 | Rochester, MN | $160,960 | $145,160 | 150 |
| 4 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $158,750 | $139,830 | 30 |
| 5 | Topeka, KS | $157,760 | $146,900 | 190 |
| 6 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $152,500 | $104,660 | 30 |
| 7 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $142,660 | $124,740 | 100 |
| 8 | Spartanburg, SC | $138,750 | $129,290 | 210 |
| 9 | Greeley, CO | $137,840 | $135,040 | 60 |
| 10 | Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $137,200 | $128,660 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific productss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $299,200 | $227,680 | — |
| 2 | Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $194,980 | $167,860 | 320 |
| 3 | All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $194,980 | $167,860 | 320 |
| 4 | Rental and Leasing Services | $190,360 | $182,780 | 1,130 |
| 5 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $190,360 | $182,730 | 1,140 |
| 6 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $190,360 | $182,780 | 1,130 |
| 7 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $167,060 | $160,810 | — |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $155,190 | $149,550 | 7,560 |
| 9 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $155,070 | $149,470 | 7,580 |
| 10 | Technical and Trade Schools | $149,800 | $141,140 | — |
| 11 | Technical and Trade Schools, Privately Owned | $149,800 | $141,140 | — |
| 12 | Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $146,870 | $124,490 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products make in the U.S.?
The median sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products salary in the United States is $104,920 per year (mean $119,730), and about 80% earn between $52,600 and $200,440.
How much do sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products make per hour?
Roughly $58 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $119,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products at $142,790 per year (median $131,360).
What is the job outlook for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products?
Employment is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 27,200 openings per year.