Sales Representative Salary
The short answer
The median pay for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in the U.S. was $72,080 a year ($34.65 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $39,090 and $137,550.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $39,090
- Middle (median)
- $72,080
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $137,550
- Median per hour
- $34.65
Government category: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make?
The median pay for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in the U.S. was $72,080 a year ($34.65 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $39,090 and $137,550.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $34.65. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.