Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
Median pay: $104,920/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 27,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
• Contact new or existing customers to discuss how specific products or services can meet their needs.
• Emphasize product features, based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
What's the median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products?
The median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products is $104,920 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products?
Employment for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products?
About 27,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.