Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Salary in 2026

    SOC: 41-4012.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $66,780
    per year
    Salary Range
    $38K – $134K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    1,266,860
    employed
    Job Growth
    +0.3%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturings Make?

    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturings earn a median annual salary of $66,780 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $37,860 at the 10th percentile to $134,470 at the 90th percentile — a range of $96,610. The highest-paying state is Washington at $79,190.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$37,860
    25th percentile$49,040
    Median (50th)$66,780
    75th percentile$97,570
    90th percentile$134,470
    10th: $37,860Median: $66,78090th: $134,470
    Section 02

    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Washingtontop$79,190
    New Jersey$78,870
    Massachusetts$78,680
    Rhode Island$78,330
    Colorado$77,830
    Connecticut$77,540
    New York$76,560
    Maryland$75,280
    Minnesota$75,060
    Wyoming$74,870
    South Dakota$74,430
    Michigan$74,070
    California$73,920
    Delaware$73,770
    Ohio$72,970
    North Dakota$71,230
    Kansas$71,000
    Oregon$67,210
    Maine$65,790
    Arizona$65,500
    Pennsylvania$65,490
    Illinois$65,210
    Wisconsin$64,430
    Iowa$64,380
    Indiana$64,160
    Vermont$63,950
    Texas$63,570
    South Carolina$63,280
    North Carolina$63,260
    Louisiana$63,080
    Georgia$63,050
    Kentucky$62,980
    Alabama$62,500
    Virginia$62,470
    Nebraska$61,800
    Utah$61,080
    Idaho$60,940
    Missouri$60,580
    Nevada$60,500
    Florida$60,330
    Montana$60,300
    Tennessee$59,820
    Alaska$59,800
    Oklahoma$59,720
    Hawaii$59,580
    West Virginia$59,390
    District of Columbia$59,120
    New Mexico$59,020
    Mississippi$57,460
    Arkansas$54,970
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturings

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $99,690
    top metro salary
    Midland, MI
    $95,000
    $-4,690 vs highest
    Napa, CA
    $89,720
    $-9,970 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $83,740
    $-15,950 vs highest
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ
    $83,740
    $-15,950 vs highest
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
    $83,440
    $-16,250 vs highest
    Salinas, CA
    $82,500
    $-17,190 vs highest
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area
    $82,200
    $-17,490 vs highest
    Section 04

    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$37,860 – $49,040
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$66,780
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$97,570
    Senior (15+ yrs)$134,470+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturings in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $99,690 — $32,910 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($97,570) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturingthis career$66,780
    Sales Manager$138,060
    Purchasing Manager$139,510
    Supply Chain Manager$102,010
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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 41-4012.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.