Sales Managers
Occupation
$138,060
National Median Salary
$66.38
Median Hourly Wage
603,710
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+24.8%
10 Year Change
$110,660
2014 Median
$138,060
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 Managers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Electric Power Generation | $228,470 | 100 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $226,160 | 2,690 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | $215,120 | 40 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | $212,640 | 60 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $210,760 | 3,070 |
Top Paying States for Sales Managers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $214,350 | 35,160 |
| Delaware | $201,090 | 1,070 |
| Colorado | $174,840 | 9,520 |
| New Jersey | $171,490 | 18,110 |
| Virginia | $170,970 | 9,520 |
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Solar Electric Power Generation
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Support Activities for Water Transportation
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
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