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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products vs. Retail Salespersons: Salary Comparison (2026)

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Productss earn a median salary of $66,780/year, while Retail Salespersonss earn $34,580/year - a difference of $32,200. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Productss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Retail Salespersons
Median salary
$66,780
$34,580
Hourly rate
$32.11/hr
$16.62/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$37,860
$25,600
Senior level (90th %)
$134,470
$47,930
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
1,266,860
3,800,250
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Sales
Sales
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