Salary Outlook
According to the Labor Department, the median annual salary for a sales representative was $53,540 in 2011. The best-paid 10 percent made roughly $110,680, while the lowest-paid earned approximately $27,250. The field’s most highly compensated professionals usually work for companies specializing in scientific research and development, satellite telecommunications, or securities and commodity contracts. Top-paying metropolitan areas for this occupation include Boston and Leominster, Mass., and Bridgeport, Conn.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $62,130.00 |
| 2004 | $54,610.00 |
| 2006 | $58,590.00 |
| 2008 | $61,460.00 |
| 2010 | $62,720.00 |
Average Sales Representative Pay vs. All Business Jobs
If you're seeking employment as a sales rep, you can expect a yearly salary of around $53,540. That's more money than the average customer service representative makes, and it's also higher than the salaries of insurance or real estate agents.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | $101,640.00 |
| Sales Representative | $53,540.00 |
| Insurance Agent | $47,450.00 |
| Real Estate Agent | $39,070.00 |
| Customer Service Representative | $30,610.00 |
| Receptionist | $25,240.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Sales Representatives
The highest paid in the sales representative profession work in the metropolitan areas of Leominster, MA, Bridgeport, CT, and Boston, MA. The Nassau, NY area also pays well, as does the city of Napa, CA.
Leominster, MA
Average Salary: $89,400 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a sales representative working in Leominster, MA is $89,400, which is $35,860 more than the average pay in the profession.
Bridgeport, CT
Average Salary: $87,430 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a sales representative working in Bridgeport, CT is $87,430, which is $33,890 more than the average pay in the profession.
Boston, MA
Average Salary: $86,720 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a sales representative working in Boston, MA is $86,720, which is $33,180 more than the average pay in the profession.
Nassau, NY
Average Salary: $85,180 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a sales representative working in Nassau, NY is $85,180, which is $31,640 more than the average pay in the profession.
Napa, CA
Average Salary: $84,110 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a sales representative working in Napa, CA is $84,110, which is $30,570 more than the average pay in the profession.
