Occupation ยท SOC 41-4012
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 1,266,860 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $66,780 ($32.11 an hour).
US employment
1,266,860
Median annual wage
$66,780
Mean annual wage
$81,470
Median hourly wage
$32.11
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Washington$79,190
- New Jersey$78,870
- Massachusetts$78,680
- Rhode Island$78,330
- Colorado$77,830
Top 5 after cost of living
- South Dakota$84,020
- Wyoming$80,770
- North Dakota$80,070
- Kansas$78,830
- Ohio$78,650
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $100,070 | $33,290 (+49.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Engineers | $121,520 | $54,740 (+82.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Managers | $138,060 | $71,280 (+106.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Purchasing Managers | $139,510 | $72,730 (+108.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Logisticians | $80,880 | $14,100 (+21.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,010 | $35,230 (+52.8%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California141,300
- 2. Florida92,370
- 3. Texas91,290
- 4. New York67,050
- 5. Illinois58,080
- 6. Ohio57,610
- 7. Pennsylvania53,290
- 8. Georgia45,810
- 9. North Carolina45,550
- 10. Michigan42,910
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$79,190
- 2. New Jersey$78,870
- 3. Massachusetts$78,680
- 4. Rhode Island$78,330
- 5. Colorado$77,830
- 6. Connecticut$77,540
- 7. New York$76,560
- 8. Maryland$75,280
- 9. Minnesota$75,060
- 10. Wyoming$74,870
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
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