Career Profile
Sales Representatives of Services
Sales Representatives describe and sell services to individuals or businesses
General Information
Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems. Excludes Advertising Sales Agents (41-3011), Insurance Sales Agents (41-3021), Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (41-3031), Travel Agents (41-3041), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4010), and Telemarketers (41-9041).
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Sales Representatives of Services
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 446 openings per year are projected for Sales Representatives of Services.
Employment Change
Employment for Sales Representatives of Services is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.37, while experienced workers are paid $40.14. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 2,847 Sales Representatives of Services in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,315.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Sales Representatives of Services are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite), and Electronics and Appliance Retailers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Sales Representatives of Services include Mathematics, Economics and Accounting, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Sales Representatives of Services is Bachelor's. 62% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.