Sales Representatives, Technical and Scientific Products Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products occupation accounted for over 291 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 9.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $109,950, and the median wage was $97,710. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 77.6%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Wholesale Trade held the largest number of jobs for the Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products occupation, employing over 160 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $106,280, with a median wage of $96,120. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -0.6% to -3.3%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.

Manufacturing accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 37 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $111,850, and the median wage was $101,790. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 5.9% to 1.7%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 36 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $122,800 and the median wage was $108,570. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 12.2% to 11.7%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products occupation, we find that Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest concentration of jobs (3.6 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $155,700, and a median wage of $166,320. The location variance to the national average was 41.6%. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA had the next highest concentration of jobs (3.4 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $162,300 and a median wage of $154,720. The industry variance to the national average was 47.6%. Austin-Round Rock, TX had 2.8 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $92,710 and a median wage of $74,870. The industry variance to the national average was -15.7%.

Summary

In 2022, the Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products occupation flourished in the United States, boasting over 291 thousand jobs, marking an impressive 9.3% increase from the previous year. Professionals in this field commanded an annual mean wage of $109,950, with a median wage of $97,710, surpassing the national average for all occupations by a substantial 77.6%. Among industry sectors, Wholesale Trade emerged as the largest employer for Sales Representatives in this field, with over 160 thousand individuals employed in 2022, although experiencing a decrease in wage variance compared to the previous year. Manufacturing and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sectors also played significant roles in employment, with 37 thousand and 36 thousand people employed, respectively. Among locations with the highest concentration of jobs, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, stood out with 3.6 times the national occupational employment share, offering lucrative salaries to Sales Representatives despite a notable variance to the national average.

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