Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products is $35.93 an hour ($74,730 a year). About 7,740 people work in this job there.

$35.93Median hourly pay
$56,600–$103,240Middle half of workers, yearly
7,740People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($72,080). It is 7% lower than the District of Columbia median ($80,010).

Pay range for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.98$43,640
25% of workers$27.21$56,600
Half of workers (median)$35.93$74,730
75% of workers$49.64$103,240
90% of workers$75.50$157,050

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$74,7307,740

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 99,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78,110
Sales Managers$175,820
Purchasing Managers$172,150
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$120,140
Advertising Sales Agents$71,620
Sales Engineers$153,410

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.