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, Technical and Scientific Products salary by state
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, 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.
What Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Productss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
Top skills:SpeakingPersuasionActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products pay by experience level
Entry level$54,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$77,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$108,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$163,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$207,500
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
+1.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
27,200
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, Technical and Scientific Products salary by industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
105,870 workers
$116,500
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
86,680 workers
$119,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
54,000 workers
$139,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
47,370 workers
$145,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
35,090 workers
$128,000
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
21,640 workers
$123,500
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
15,660 workers
$134,500
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
15,660 workers
$134,500
Publishing Industries
12,850 workers
$132,500
Software Publishers
12,800 workers
$133,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products pays 9% above the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make?
The average base salary for a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in the United States is $124,000 per year, or about $59.62 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $77,500 and $163,500 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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