Career Profile Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $58,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. General Information Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 392 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 392 openings per year are projected for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products. +14.2% Employment Change Employment for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.2% between 2023 and 2028. $28.31 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.50, while experienced workers are paid $41.38. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,759 Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,152. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers, and Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products include Sales and Marketing, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Technical & Scientific Products is HS diploma or less. 38% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
