Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$72,080/yr
Typical range
$50,470 – $99,640
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products does
These sales reps sell non-technical products like textiles, furniture, or consumer goods to retail and wholesale businesses. They maintain customer relationships, process orders, and meet sales quotas.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — $48,520/yr
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $78,660/yr
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