Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median pay: $72,080/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: +0.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 114,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
• Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
• Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
• Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
• Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
What's the median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?
The median pay for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products is $72,080 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?
Employment for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products is projected to change +0.3% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?
About 114,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.