Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products in the United States was $104,920 ($50.44 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,600 | $25.29 |
| 25th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
| Median | $104,920 | $50.44 |
| 75th | $158,160 | $76.04 |
| 90th | $200,440 | $96.37 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 41-4011
- Total U.S. employment: 284,800
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $119,730 sits 14.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $52,600, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $200,440 — a 3.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $87,140 | $41.89 | -16.9% | 2,780 |
| Alaska | $77,080 | $37.06 | -26.5% | 440 |
| Arizona | $100,620 | $48.37 | -4.1% | 8,860 |
| Arkansas | $71,830 | $34.53 | -31.5% | 1,520 |
| California | $124,220 | $59.72 | +18.4% | 27,590 |
| Colorado | $135,000 | $64.91 | +28.7% | 4,150 |
| Connecticut | $98,000 | $47.12 | -6.6% | 2,980 |
| Delaware | $107,830 | $51.84 | +2.8% | 960 |
| District of Columbia | $92,940 | $44.68 | -11.4% | 600 |
| Florida | $107,700 | $51.78 | +2.6% | 19,840 |
| Georgia | $128,850 | $61.95 | +22.8% | 5,700 |
| Hawaii | $126,110 | $60.63 | +20.2% | 540 |
| Idaho | $101,390 | $48.75 | -3.4% | 1,880 |
| Illinois | $107,570 | $51.72 | +2.5% | 7,350 |
| Indiana | $102,910 | $49.47 | -1.9% | 4,370 |
| Iowa | $103,380 | $49.70 | -1.5% | 2,580 |
| Kansas | $130,850 | $62.91 | +24.7% | 2,440 |
| Kentucky | $97,640 | $46.94 | -6.9% | 4,170 |
| Louisiana | $124,200 | $59.71 | +18.4% | 2,340 |
| Maine | $101,850 | $48.97 | -2.9% | 0 |
| Maryland | $95,040 | $45.69 | -9.4% | 6,330 |
| Massachusetts | $118,980 | $57.20 | +13.4% | 11,650 |
| Michigan | $125,650 | $60.41 | +19.8% | 9,140 |
| Minnesota | $103,000 | $49.52 | -1.8% | 4,960 |
| Mississippi | $74,990 | $36.05 | -28.5% | 810 |
| Missouri | $94,840 | $45.60 | -9.6% | 5,060 |
| Montana | $83,610 | $40.20 | -20.3% | 690 |
| Nebraska | $84,400 | $40.58 | -19.6% | 1,700 |
| Nevada | $98,500 | $47.36 | -6.1% | 1,880 |
| New Hampshire | $97,960 | $47.10 | -6.6% | 2,660 |
| New Jersey | $131,360 | $63.15 | +25.2% | 5,600 |
| New Mexico | $87,310 | $41.98 | -16.8% | 980 |
| New York | $129,410 | $62.21 | +23.3% | 10,500 |
| North Carolina | $125,370 | $60.27 | +19.5% | 11,990 |
| North Dakota | $102,720 | $49.38 | -2.1% | 510 |
| Ohio | $108,370 | $52.10 | +3.3% | 9,870 |
| Oklahoma | $72,480 | $34.85 | -30.9% | 3,970 |
| Oregon | $113,830 | $54.73 | +8.5% | 3,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,790 | $49.90 | -1.1% | 7,190 |
| Rhode Island | $117,670 | $56.57 | +12.2% | 530 |
| South Carolina | $111,190 | $53.46 | +6.0% | 3,760 |
| South Dakota | — | — | — | 1,730 |
| Tennessee | $94,450 | $45.41 | -10.0% | 8,290 |
| Texas | $99,080 | $47.63 | -5.6% | 44,400 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 3,930 |
| Vermont | $95,900 | $46.11 | -8.6% | 410 |
| Virginia | $128,270 | $61.67 | +22.3% | 6,060 |
| Washington | $127,390 | $61.24 | +21.4% | 9,960 |
| West Virginia | $97,230 | $46.75 | -7.3% | 760 |
| Wisconsin | $78,480 | $37.73 | -25.2% | 3,390 |
| Wyoming | $100,850 | $48.49 | -3.9% | 280 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Managers, All Other — $141,900/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,570/yr
- Medical and Health Services Managers — $123,860/yr
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $36,280/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products?
The median annual wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products is $104,920 ($50.44 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 284,800 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $50.44. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.