Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary
Sales & service · OCC code 41-4011 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in the US earn a median of $100,070 per year (mean $114,520) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +102.2% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, well above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $65,640 and $146,150; the top 10% earn $194,890 or more. The median hourly wage is $48.11. About 293,930 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is New Jersey ($134,240). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products pay range (national percentiles)
What sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $48,840 |
| 25th percentile | $65,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,070 |
| Mean (average) | $114,520 |
| 75th percentile | $146,150 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $194,890 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary by state
Median and mean wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products in each of the 50 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $100,070.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $134,240 | $149,330 | 5,620 |
| 2 | New York | $132,410 | $140,500 | 9,090 |
| 3 | Colorado | $132,010 | $144,640 | 3,730 |
| 4 | Washington | $130,470 | $145,360 | 10,240 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $126,770 | $127,500 | 640 |
| 6 | California | $123,980 | $129,080 | 24,420 |
| 7 | Kansas | $123,560 | $127,930 | 2,940 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $120,490 | $124,070 | 680 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $119,610 | $117,380 | 430 |
| 10 | Florida | $113,730 | $127,150 | 19,970 |
| 11 | Virginia | $112,190 | $117,980 | 5,740 |
| 12 | Illinois | $110,420 | $119,920 | 8,600 |
| 13 | Michigan | $108,740 | $136,080 | 7,760 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $106,860 | $119,770 | 1,750 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $105,640 | $121,330 | 13,300 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $104,060 | $132,270 | 1,620 |
| 17 | Georgia | $103,920 | $115,460 | 8,670 |
| 18 | Oregon | $103,760 | $123,770 | 3,210 |
| 19 | Iowa | $102,740 | $111,660 | 2,000 |
| 20 | Delaware | $101,990 | $109,510 | 940 |
| 21 | Indiana | $101,000 | $114,050 | 5,390 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $99,870 | $119,270 | 550 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $98,350 | $113,860 | 10,050 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $97,830 | $128,180 | — |
| 25 | Minnesota | $96,470 | $103,710 | 4,330 |
| 26 | Nevada | $96,260 | $110,940 | 2,540 |
| 27 | Vermont | $95,900 | $107,910 | 550 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $95,460 | $109,760 | 3,930 |
| 29 | Ohio | $95,420 | $109,550 | 10,410 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $94,990 | $115,910 | 2,900 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $94,150 | $112,950 | 2,360 |
| 32 | Missouri | $92,100 | $103,180 | 6,250 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $91,860 | $107,510 | 7,360 |
| 34 | Idaho | $88,170 | $110,780 | 1,770 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $87,170 | $88,650 | 360 |
| 36 | Utah | $84,340 | $96,760 | 3,570 |
| 37 | Texas | $83,860 | $103,290 | 53,770 |
| 38 | Arizona | $83,220 | $98,130 | 10,670 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $83,110 | $97,450 | 9,400 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $82,860 | $100,870 | 3,780 |
| 41 | Montana | $81,270 | $101,560 | 770 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $79,640 | $91,090 | 3,700 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $78,790 | $83,090 | 2,150 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $78,690 | $85,760 | 1,080 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $77,900 | $82,130 | 810 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $77,050 | $92,140 | 4,600 |
| 47 | Maryland | $76,920 | $95,640 | 4,830 |
| 48 | Maine | $76,100 | $87,630 | 800 |
| 49 | Alaska | $63,470 | $83,800 | 440 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $59,880 | $73,520 | 1,540 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: New Jersey ($134,240). Lowest: Arkansas ($59,880).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (this job) | $100,070 | $114,520 | +102.2% |
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $107,050 | +101.2% |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,750 | $108,100 | +103.5% |
| Physical Therapists | $101,020 | $102,400 | +104.1% |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $107,900 | +104.3% |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $114,710 | +104.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products make?
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products earn a national median of $100,070 per year (mean $114,520) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $65,640 (25th percentile) and $146,150 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $194,890 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $48,840. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products?
The median hourly wage is $48.11 and the mean is $55.06 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products the most?
New Jersey has the highest median wage for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products at $134,240, versus a national median of $100,070. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 293,930 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #39 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 41-4011), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20