Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$66,780
↑ 24.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 24.7% since 2011 ($53,540 → $66,780)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $66,780
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,780 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $65,630 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $63,230 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $61,600 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | $62,070 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $59,930 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $58,510 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $56,970 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | $57,140 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | $55,730 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $55,020 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $54,410 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $54,230 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $53,540 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.