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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Average base salary, Nebraska
$77,500 / year
$6,450 per month · $37.26 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Nebraska · median $66,500
25th percentile
$52,500
Average
$77,500
75th percentile
$87,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary by state
Alabama$78,500
Alaska$70,000
Arizona$85,000
Arkansas$73,000
California$91,500
Colorado$94,500
Delaware$77,500
Florida$78,500
Georgia$81,500
Hawaii$75,500
Idaho$77,500
Illinois$86,000
Indiana$83,000
Iowa$79,000
Kansas$82,500
Kentucky$80,500
Louisiana$75,500
Maine$76,000
Maryland$85,500
Michigan$84,500
Minnesota$88,500
Missouri$76,500
Montana$73,500
Nebraska$77,500
Nevada$82,000
New Jersey$103,500
New Mexico$73,000
New York$94,000
Ohio$87,500
Oklahoma$76,500
Oregon$83,500
Rhode Island$105,500
Tennessee$78,000
Texas$83,000
Utah$77,500
Vermont$86,500
Virginia$83,500
Washington$98,000
Wisconsin$82,000
Wyoming$89,000
About this role

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products is a professional role within the function in the Sales job family.

The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Productss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
  • Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
  • Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
  • Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
  • Prepare sales contracts and order forms.

Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Persuasion Negotiation Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products pay by experience level
Entry level$40,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$52,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$74,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$103,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$142,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
114,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary by industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

418,260 workers

$84,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

269,740 workers

$82,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)

225,260 workers

$84,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)

149,860 workers

$78,500

Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

112,430 workers

$83,000

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

111,760 workers

$91,500

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

111,760 workers

$91,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)

62,010 workers

$84,500

Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

49,900 workers

$89,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)

36,120 workers

$100,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products pays 25% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).

Careers related to Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make?

The average base salary for a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in the United States is $85,500 per year, or about $41.11 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $52,500 and $103,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Sales roles?

The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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