Sales Representatives (Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products) Salary by State
Also called: Sales Representatives, Technical Products
The national median pay for sales representatives (wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products) is $104,920 a year. By state, it ranges from $71,830 in Arkansas to $135,000 in Colorado.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $52,600
- 25th percentile
- $75,030
- Median
- $104,920
- 75th percentile
- $158,160
- Top 10%
- $200,440
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 284,800 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $135,000 | +29% | $74,290 | $215,140 | 4,150 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $131,360 | +25% | $73,860 | $226,420 | 5,600 |
| 3 | Kansas | $130,850 | +25% | $72,310 | $211,230 | 2,440 |
| 4 | New York | $129,410 | +23% | $73,440 | $201,070 | 10,500 |
| 5 | Georgia | $128,850 | +23% | $57,600 | $211,070 | 5,700 |
| 6 | Virginia | $128,270 | +22% | $67,450 | $203,380 | 6,060 |
| 7 | Washington | $127,390 | +21% | $60,900 | $214,360 | 9,960 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $126,110 | +20% | $65,470 | $208,730 | 540 |
| 9 | Michigan | $125,650 | +20% | $60,070 | $194,520 | 9,140 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $125,370 | +19% | $58,930 | $208,070 | 11,990 |
| 11 | California | $124,220 | +18% | $58,820 | $214,040 | 27,590 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $124,200 | +18% | $52,760 | $183,850 | 2,340 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $118,980 | +13% | $60,040 | $192,880 | 11,650 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $117,670 | +12% | $48,480 | $232,800 | 530 |
| 15 | Oregon | $113,830 | +8% | $64,360 | $199,750 | 3,040 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $111,190 | +6% | $50,690 | $199,820 | 3,760 |
| 17 | Ohio | $108,370 | +3% | $47,860 | $192,350 | 9,870 |
| 18 | Delaware | $107,830 | +3% | $58,550 | $146,460 | 960 |
| 19 | Florida | $107,700 | +3% | $47,590 | $201,150 | 19,840 |
| 20 | Illinois | $107,570 | +3% | $52,920 | $180,360 | 7,350 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $103,790 | −1% | $47,240 | $205,950 | 7,190 |
| 22 | Iowa | $103,380 | −1% | $55,390 | $184,110 | 2,580 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $103,000 | −2% | $55,690 | $195,430 | 4,960 |
| 24 | Indiana | $102,910 | −2% | $59,520 | $187,590 | 4,370 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $102,720 | −2% | $60,010 | $160,000 | 510 |
| 26 | Maine | $101,850 | −3% | $46,880 | $164,820 | Not published |
| 27 | Idaho | $101,390 | −3% | $53,250 | $203,080 | 1,880 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $100,850 | −4% | $56,720 | $174,410 | 280 |
| 29 | Arizona | $100,620 | −4% | $48,530 | $187,320 | 8,860 |
| 30 | Texas | $99,080 | −6% | $51,530 | $195,240 | 44,400 |
| 31 | Nevada | $98,500 | −6% | $26,470 | $167,810 | 1,880 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $98,000 | −7% | $60,080 | $205,130 | 2,980 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $97,960 | −7% | $56,250 | $176,890 | 2,660 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $97,640 | −7% | $48,870 | $198,140 | 4,170 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $97,230 | −7% | $42,220 | $156,140 | 760 |
| 36 | Vermont | $95,900 | −9% | $62,850 | $180,590 | 410 |
| 37 | Maryland | $95,040 | −9% | $47,200 | $198,730 | 6,330 |
| 38 | Missouri | $94,840 | −10% | $45,700 | $173,050 | 5,060 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $94,450 | −10% | $48,570 | $181,260 | 8,290 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $92,940 | −11% | $54,980 | $168,520 | 600 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $87,310 | −17% | $48,840 | $204,540 | 980 |
| 42 | Alabama | $87,140 | −17% | $46,850 | $159,990 | 2,780 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $84,400 | −20% | $39,990 | $146,410 | 1,700 |
| 44 | Montana | $83,610 | −20% | $53,380 | $206,390 | 690 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $78,480 | −25% | $49,900 | $160,430 | 3,390 |
| 46 | Alaska | $77,080 | −27% | $48,250 | $165,900 | 440 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $74,990 | −29% | $46,750 | $123,010 | 810 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $72,480 | −31% | $38,200 | $152,910 | 3,970 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $71,830 | −32% | $36,150 | $172,170 | 1,520 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Sales Representatives (Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products) salary questions
Which state pays sales representatives (wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products) the most?
Colorado, with a median of $135,000 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $104,920). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays sales representatives (wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products) the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $71,830 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most sales representatives (wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 44,400, with a median of $99,080.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.