The national median salary for Sales Representatives is $64,418 per year ($30.97/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $42,182 and $107,557 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $174,678 per year. There are approximately 1,560,000 sales representatives employed in the United States.
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$14.24
$29,619
P25
$20.28
$42,182
P50MEDIAN
$30.97
$64,418
P75
$51.71
$107,557
P90
$83.98
$174,678
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Stable
Openings Rate
3.5%
Quits Rate
2.0%
Across the broader economy, quit rates have returned to pre-pandemic norms. Conditions favour measured, data-grounded offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average sales representatives salary?
The national median salary for Sales Representatives is $64,418 per year ($30.97/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $42,182 and $107,557 annually.
How much do top-earning sales representatives make?
The 90th percentile salary for Sales Representatives is $174,678 per year ($83.98/hr). The 75th percentile is $107,557 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for sales representatives?
Entry-level Sales Representatives (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,619 per year ($14.24/hr). The 25th percentile is $42,182 per year.