Occupation ยท SOC 41-4011
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, 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, 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 293,930 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $100,070 ($48.11 an hour).
US employment
293,930
Median annual wage
$100,070
Mean annual wage
$114,520
Median hourly wage
$48.11
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
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
- New Jersey$134,240
- New York$132,410
- Colorado$132,010
- Washington$130,470
- West Virginia$126,770
Top 5 after cost of living
- West Virginia$141,650
- Kansas$137,190
- North Dakota$134,460
- Colorado$128,100
- New Jersey$123,380
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $121,520 | $21,450 (+21.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $36,480 (+36.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Managers | $138,060 | $37,990 (+38.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Purchasing Managers | $139,510 | $39,440 (+39.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,910 | $11,840 (+11.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $67,670 (+67.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas53,770
- 2. California24,420
- 3. Florida19,970
- 4. North Carolina13,300
- 5. Arizona10,670
- 6. Ohio10,410
- 7. Washington10,240
- 8. Massachusetts10,050
- 9. Tennessee9,400
- 10. New York9,090
States that pay the most
- 1. New Jersey$134,240
- 2. New York$132,410
- 3. Colorado$132,010
- 4. Washington$130,470
- 5. West Virginia$126,770
- 6. California$123,980
- 7. Kansas$123,560
- 8. Hawaii$120,490
- 9. North Dakota$119,610
- 10. Florida$113,730
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Retail SalespersonsOn-site
- CashiersOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Insurance Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
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