Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 19,600 | $65,560 | $31.52 | |
| Alaska | 750 | $63,170 | $30.37 | |
| Arizona | 23,350 | $68,410 | $32.89 | |
| Arkansas | 12,290 | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| California | 134,320 | $77,800 | $37.40 | |
| Colorado | 29,280 | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| Connecticut | 11,950 | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| Delaware | 2,810 | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| District of Columbia | 680 | $73,120 | $35.15 | |
| Florida | 72,840 | $67,760 | $32.58 | |
| Georgia | 46,510 | $68,950 | $33.15 | |
| Hawaii | 2,990 | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| Idaho | 6,900 | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| Illinois | 63,690 | $68,120 | $32.75 | |
| Indiana | 31,730 | $74,620 | $35.88 | |
| Iowa | 15,000 | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| Kansas | 12,790 | $72,090 | $34.66 | |
| Kentucky | 16,620 | $68,150 | $32.77 | |
| Louisiana | 19,480 | $69,500 | $33.41 | |
| Maine | 4,110 | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| Maryland | 13,190 | $73,750 | $35.46 | |
| Massachusetts | 26,260 | $87,080 | $41.87 | |
| Michigan | 48,610 | $71,750 | $34.50 | |
| Minnesota | 28,610 | $75,380 | $36.24 | |
| Mississippi | 7,430 | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| Missouri | 20,600 | $67,230 | $32.32 | |
| Montana | 4,070 | $60,500 | $29.09 | |
| Nebraska | 8,900 | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Nevada | 7,480 | $75,100 | $36.10 | |
| New Hampshire | 6,930 | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| New Jersey | 36,650 | $82,070 | $39.46 | |
| New Mexico | 4,010 | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| New York | 69,140 | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| North Carolina | 45,090 | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| North Dakota | 4,100 | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| Ohio | 65,060 | $72,320 | $34.77 | |
| Oklahoma | 9,130 | $56,730 | $27.28 | |
| Oregon | 14,970 | $69,220 | $33.28 | |
| Pennsylvania | 49,510 | $73,530 | $35.35 | |
| Rhode Island | 5,510 | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| South Carolina | 20,900 | $65,490 | $31.48 | |
| South Dakota | 5,300 | $67,110 | $32.27 | |
| Tennessee | 12,690 | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| Texas | 88,310 | $69,190 | $33.26 | |
| Utah | 14,650 | $67,900 | $32.65 | |
| Vermont | 1,750 | $63,210 | $30.39 | |
| Virginia | 23,080 | $74,780 | $35.95 | |
| Washington | 32,220 | $80,380 | $38.65 | |
| West Virginia | 3,950 | $61,580 | $29.61 | |
| Wisconsin | 35,230 | $71,610 | $34.43 | |
| Wyoming | 1,450 | $75,020 | $36.07 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to sell agricultural products and supplies, provide support services to agricultural enterprises, and purchase and market agricultural products. Includes instruction in basic business management, marketing, retailing and wholesaling operations, and applicable principles of agriculture and agricultural operations.
A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneurial economics, basic sales skills, the distribution channels for goods and services, and supervised practical application experiences.
Any instructional program in merchandising, sales, and related marketing operations not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations.
A program that prepares individuals to perform operations connected with the distribution and sale of apparel and accessories. Includes instruction in wholesaling and retailing, apparel technologies, distribution, customer sales and service skills, and principles of consumer research and sales forecasting.
A program that prepares individuals to perform marketing and sales operations connected with the promotion of special products, including floristry, food, and home and office products. Includes instruction in principles of marketing research and advertising, promotional campaign organization, media relations, and applicable technical and administrative skills.
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$72,390 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 17%
- College dropout 22%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 41%
- Master’s degree 7%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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