Sales and Related Occupations

Occupation

$37,460
National Median Salary
$18.01
Median Hourly Wage
13,351,680
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$27,060
$31,010
$37,460
$59,880
$98,860

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+47.7%
10 Year Change
$25,360
2014 Median
$37,460
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Sales and Related Occupations

Industry Annual Median Employment
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas $170,520 40
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $152,100 40
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $135,570 15,230
Scientific Research and Development Services $134,680 15,710
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $131,190 18,760

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Top Paying States for Sales and Related Occupations

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $46,770 304,200
Colorado $46,400 305,140
District of Columbia $46,160 23,010
New York $44,530 772,290
California $44,120 1,441,580

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Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Nuclear Electric Power Generation Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Pipeline Transportation Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil Oil and Gas Extraction Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Coal Mining Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing Hydroelectric Power Generation