Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products (SOC 41-4012) employed 1,238,190 people in May 2025. The median pay is $72,080 a year ($34.65 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,090 and the highest-paid 10% more than $137,550. BLS projects its employment to change by -0.9% between 2025 and 2035 (about 99,800 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest median pay: Rhode Island ($82,420), District of Columbia ($80,010), Washington ($79,830). Most jobs: California (134,800), Texas (95,670), Florida (92,920).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,090 | $18.79 |
| 25th percentile | $50,470 | $24.26 |
| Median | $72,080 | $34.65 |
| Mean | $82,530 | $39.68 |
| 75th percentile | $99,640 | $47.90 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $137,550 | $66.13 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 1,279,400 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 1,268,200 |
| Change in jobs | -11,200 |
| Percent change | -0.9% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 99,800 |
| Self-employed share | 2.4% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20,470 | 1.22 | $64,140 | $38,090 | $127,370 | -11% | 20% |
| Alaska | 910 | 0.35 | $56,830 | $41,600 | $100,500 | -21% | 30% |
| Arizona | 19,400 | 0.75 | $72,390 | $39,260 | $139,250 | +0% | 28% |
| Arkansas | 12,740 | 1.23 | $55,120 | $29,630 | $132,200 | -24% | 21% |
| California | 134,800 | 0.93 | $76,490 | $43,200 | $152,760 | +6% | 33% |
| Colorado | 27,530 | 1.20 | $79,250 | $47,620 | $149,890 | +10% | 28% |
| Connecticut | 9,870 | 0.73 | $75,570 | $46,340 | $126,430 | +5% | 25% |
| Delaware | 2,920 | 0.76 | $62,280 | $43,420 | $123,260 | -14% | 29% |
| District of Columbia | 560 | 0.10 | $80,010 | $46,500 | $157,920 | +11% | 29% |
| Florida | 92,920 | 1.18 | $62,490 | $36,780 | $127,960 | -13% | 35% |
| Georgia | 43,630 | 1.12 | $63,860 | $35,830 | $134,350 | -11% | 28% |
| Hawaii | 3,280 | 0.66 | $59,010 | $37,700 | $124,990 | -18% | 39% |
| Idaho | 7,210 | 1.06 | $64,840 | $36,380 | $119,240 | -10% | 26% |
| Illinois | 51,310 | 1.06 | $73,510 | $44,130 | $134,030 | +2% | 22% |
| Indiana | 32,350 | 1.27 | $71,330 | $37,810 | $136,120 | -1% | 19% |
| Iowa | 16,990 | 1.37 | $66,760 | $39,960 | $124,590 | -7% | 18% |
| Kansas | 12,630 | 1.10 | $68,960 | $39,990 | $131,620 | -4% | 19% |
| Kentucky | 15,550 | 0.98 | $64,280 | $36,030 | $133,090 | -11% | 19% |
| Louisiana | 19,120 | 1.24 | $63,290 | $34,380 | $122,050 | -12% | 20% |
| Maine | 3,320 | 0.65 | $63,960 | $42,690 | $107,460 | -11% | 23% |
| Maryland | 9,070 | 0.41 | $73,080 | $44,170 | $135,160 | +1% | 28% |
| Massachusetts | 22,700 | 0.78 | $79,810 | $47,940 | $157,000 | +11% | 28% |
| Michigan | 40,960 | 1.17 | $72,980 | $39,740 | $136,050 | +1% | 19% |
| Minnesota | 31,230 | 1.33 | $76,750 | $46,680 | $136,840 | +6% | 20% |
| Mississippi | 7,000 | 0.76 | $59,320 | $30,930 | $110,080 | -18% | 20% |
| Missouri | 21,960 | 0.94 | $61,940 | $35,110 | $125,280 | -14% | 21% |
| Montana | 3,510 | 0.86 | $61,670 | $39,060 | $107,800 | -14% | 23% |
| Nebraska | 8,550 | 1.05 | $64,030 | $40,830 | $118,560 | -11% | 21% |
| Nevada | 8,970 | 0.73 | $68,150 | $36,500 | $133,600 | -5% | 30% |
| New Hampshire | 4,940 | 0.91 | $72,790 | $42,490 | $138,460 | +1% | 26% |
| New Jersey | 34,360 | 1.01 | $79,410 | $47,910 | $169,820 | +10% | 27% |
| New Mexico | 3,660 | 0.53 | $61,320 | $37,010 | $115,060 | -15% | 22% |
| New York | 61,500 | 0.80 | $79,590 | $47,070 | $156,400 | +10% | 25% |
| North Carolina | 49,110 | 1.25 | $70,990 | $38,200 | $144,310 | -2% | 23% |
| North Dakota | 4,180 | 1.22 | $74,250 | $45,060 | $131,750 | +3% | 16% |
| Ohio | 58,740 | 1.33 | $73,960 | $39,850 | $149,870 | +3% | 18% |
| Oklahoma | 14,220 | 1.05 | $62,160 | $29,240 | $134,360 | -14% | 20% |
| Oregon | 15,020 | 0.96 | $74,180 | $45,360 | $123,780 | +3% | 26% |
| Pennsylvania | 51,270 | 1.06 | $66,130 | $38,980 | $132,420 | -8% | 23% |
| Rhode Island | 4,870 | 1.22 | $82,420 | $44,550 | $190,140 | +14% | 21% |
| South Carolina | 22,010 | 1.20 | $64,250 | $36,250 | $142,370 | -11% | 24% |
| South Dakota | 5,220 | 1.43 | $77,210 | $49,070 | $125,590 | +7% | 16% |
| Tennessee | 23,850 | 0.91 | $61,630 | $34,350 | $128,130 | -14% | 25% |
| Texas | 95,670 | 0.85 | $65,970 | $36,380 | $137,020 | -8% | 27% |
| Utah | 13,900 | 1.01 | $61,980 | $35,770 | $125,390 | -14% | 31% |
| Vermont | 1,890 | 0.78 | $76,840 | $50,620 | $127,400 | +7% | 21% |
| Virginia | 22,570 | 0.69 | $63,400 | $37,800 | $148,700 | -12% | 31% |
| Washington | 27,340 | 0.97 | $79,830 | $51,260 | $148,610 | +11% | 27% |
| West Virginia | 3,220 | 0.58 | $63,560 | $36,960 | $122,190 | -12% | 17% |
| Wisconsin | 37,700 | 1.61 | $65,930 | $39,060 | $130,510 | -9% | 21% |
| Wyoming | 1,480 | 0.66 | $72,530 | $44,790 | $166,850 | +1% | 17% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton, OK | 320 | $124,340 | $31,200 | $155,430 | 0.95 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 6,530 | $103,670 | $56,980 | $211,420 | 0.72 |
| Napa, CA | 790 | $100,460 | $51,300 | $161,250 | 1.27 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 13,190 | $93,100 | $49,580 | $177,370 | 0.70 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 900 | $84,920 | $49,190 | $163,950 | 0.47 |
| Boulder, CO | 1,880 | $84,660 | $48,160 | $160,620 | 1.23 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 16,510 | $82,260 | $53,460 | $149,000 | 0.99 |
| Casper, WY | 340 | $81,320 | $47,790 | $151,670 | 1.08 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 61,860 | $81,140 | $48,160 | $161,940 | 0.82 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 17,660 | $81,060 | $49,000 | $154,620 | 1.38 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 480 | $80,930 | $49,000 | $146,060 | 0.64 |
| Salinas, CA | 930 | $80,510 | $47,370 | $154,640 | 0.63 |
| Worcester, MA | 2,510 | $80,400 | $46,990 | $153,590 | 0.90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 360 | $79,700 | $49,060 | $152,280 | 0.48 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 14,010 | $79,670 | $46,810 | $157,530 | 0.65 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 1,840 | $79,350 | $48,270 | $153,860 | 1.13 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 2,210 | $78,740 | $49,020 | $128,680 | 1.56 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 370 | $78,620 | $53,320 | $140,690 | 0.89 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 6,400 | $78,480 | $45,050 | $161,990 | 1.13 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 21,560 | $78,470 | $48,140 | $139,140 | 1.39 |
| Modesto, CA | 1,250 | $78,420 | $45,680 | $136,880 | 0.80 |
| Rapid City, SD | 780 | $78,280 | $47,870 | $128,890 | 1.33 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 3,240 | $78,000 | $47,140 | $128,440 | 0.68 |
| Greeley, CO | 1,160 | $77,960 | $45,670 | $137,290 | 1.22 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 10,670 | $77,900 | $45,980 | $131,560 | 1.11 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 17,190 | $77,870 | $44,670 | $143,150 | 1.13 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1,160 | $77,590 | $40,550 | $140,940 | 0.66 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 760 | $77,360 | $49,120 | $131,630 | 0.73 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 2,630 | $77,300 | $45,860 | $144,990 | 1.02 |
| Vallejo, CA | 840 | $77,220 | $42,270 | $144,400 | 0.74 |
| Syracuse, NY | 2,450 | $77,090 | $46,780 | $132,630 | 1.02 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | 360 | $77,020 | $50,590 | $156,160 | 1.10 |
| Bellingham, WA | 730 | $76,970 | $49,570 | $160,850 | 1.00 |
| Midland, TX | 960 | $76,930 | $40,780 | $153,620 | 0.99 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 1,840 | $76,790 | $47,090 | $129,580 | 0.57 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 700 | $76,770 | $47,350 | $146,840 | 0.68 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | 320 | $76,590 | $48,080 | $134,690 | 0.79 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 19,060 | $76,580 | $44,990 | $150,010 | 0.83 |
| Vineland, NJ | 400 | $76,500 | $46,900 | $146,180 | 0.80 |
| Topeka, KS | 740 | $76,490 | $43,550 | $125,490 | 0.81 |
| Springfield, MA | 1,170 | $76,410 | $44,940 | $146,230 | 0.73 |
| Yuba City, CA | 310 | $76,200 | $47,180 | $130,160 | 0.77 |
| Yakima, WA | 800 | $76,140 | $47,960 | $139,260 | 1.04 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 9,040 | $76,100 | $43,320 | $152,110 | 0.74 |
| Cleveland, OH | 11,420 | $76,020 | $45,270 | $133,890 | 1.39 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 12,360 | $75,950 | $41,370 | $154,960 | 1.41 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 680 | $75,810 | $46,010 | $144,300 | 0.70 |
| Kenosha, WI | 900 | $75,580 | $38,780 | $140,600 | 1.49 |
| Lawrence, KS | 320 | $75,560 | $44,990 | $128,200 | 0.77 |
| Rochester, NY | 3,220 | $75,450 | $45,440 | $132,100 | 0.82 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 810 | $75,400 | $51,360 | $122,150 | 0.84 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 38,490 | $75,350 | $46,240 | $137,000 | 1.07 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 750 | $75,310 | $42,770 | $154,290 | 0.95 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 5,620 | $75,250 | $45,930 | $137,530 | 0.65 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 2,370 | $75,220 | $44,090 | $131,510 | 2.33 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 1,590 | $75,190 | $45,960 | $142,060 | 1.18 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 2,000 | $75,140 | $45,340 | $141,790 | 0.87 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 1,040 | $75,090 | $42,540 | $158,680 | 0.65 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 3,680 | $75,030 | $45,050 | $134,070 | 0.86 |
| Akron, OH | 4,170 | $74,990 | $40,890 | $139,260 | 1.64 |
The median is $72,080 a year ($34.65 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $39,090 and the highest-paid tenth over $137,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
1,238,190 in May 2025, and BLS projects -0.9% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
Rhode Island, with a median of $82,420 (among states with published figures).