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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products



Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 1,83067$38.02/hr$20.60/hr$24.61/hr$33.19/hr$46.52/hr$62.44/hr
Southeast Minnesota 1,67068$39.58/hr$22.16/hr$26.80/hr$35.78/hr$47.57/hr$64.41/hr
Southwest Minnesota 1,71065$38.73/hr$22.05/hr$26.13/hr$35.76/hr$46.56/hr$62.44/hr
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 19,720252$43.30/hr$23.55/hr$29.75/hr$38.24/hr$49.76/hr$67.65/hr
Central Minnesota 2,92092$38.55/hr$21.05/hr$25.23/hr$34.61/hr$46.13/hr$63.05/hr
Northeast Minnesota 82044$37.43/hr$20.95/hr$24.31/hr$31.48/hr$45.87/hr$61.01/hr
Minnesota 31,2301,093$41.60/hr$22.64/hr$28.86/hr$37.24/hr$48.82/hr$66.39/hr
U S 1,238,1907,429$40.04/hr$18.96/hr$24.49/hr$34.97/hr$48.34/hr$66.73/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining50$30.76/hr
Construction650$34.01/hr
Manufacturing7,590$38.56/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities19,570$36.26/hr
Information910$36.90/hr
Financial Activities40$43.89/hr
Professional and Business Services2,180$39.48/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Leisure and Hospitality50$23.17/hr
Other Services170$33.58/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Northeast Balance of State 190$34.31/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 400$32.24/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 530$33.52/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 680$35.04/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 820$31.48/hr3.0%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 860$30.89/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 880$30.13/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 1,200$35.47/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 1,240$31.39/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 1,290$36.63/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 1,520$33.48/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 1,670$35.78/hr4.5%
Southwest Minnesota 1,710$35.76/hr2.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 1,740$34.00/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 1,830$33.19/hr6.4%
Central Minnesota 2,920$34.61/hr7.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 19,720$38.24/hr4.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 21,560$38.07/hrN/A
Minnesota 31,230$37.24/hr-1.7%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Advertising Sales Agents 1,750$30.40/hr-11.3%
Retail Salespersons 74,840$17.65/hr0.6%
Insurance Sales Agents 10,010$38.15/hr3.6%


  • Buy products from manufacturers or brokerage firms and distribute them to wholesale and retail clients.
  • Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
  • Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
  • Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
  • Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
  • Arrange and direct delivery and installation of products and equipment.
  • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
  • Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
  • Negotiate details of contracts and payments.
  • Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.