Sales Representative Salary
Sales representatives sell products and services, building client relationships and meeting revenue targets.
Sales Representative Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level sales representatives earn around $35,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $68,000. Senior-level sales representatives can earn $145,000 or more.
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The salary range for sales representatives varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $32,000, while the top 10% earn $152,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $65,630 |
| 75th Percentile | $100,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $152,000 |
Sales Representative Salary by State
Sales Representative salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $111,571, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $54,473.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $111,571 | Details → |
| #2 California | $90,569 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $88,601 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $81,381 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $80,069 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $75,475 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $75,475 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $73,506 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $72,193 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $72,193 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $68,912 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $68,912 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $68,912 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $68,255 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $66,286 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $66,286 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $64,317 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $64,317 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $63,661 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $63,661 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $63,661 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $63,661 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $63,005 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $62,349 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $62,349 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $61,692 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $61,036 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $61,036 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $60,380 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $60,380 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $60,380 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $60,380 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $59,723 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $59,067 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $59,067 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $59,067 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $59,067 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $59,067 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $58,411 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $58,411 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $58,411 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $57,754 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $57,754 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $57,098 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $57,098 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $57,098 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $56,442 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $55,129 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $55,129 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $54,473 | Details → |
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- ● Prospect for new clients
- ● Present sales proposals
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- ● Maintain account relationships
- ● Track sales metrics
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 2% growth over the next decade
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