Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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

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

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	32,210	934	$44.26/hr	$21.96/hr	$28.38/hr	$37.34/hr	$49.66/hr	$65.75/hr

Leading Industries for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	70	$29.35/hr
Construction	480	$40.07/hr
Manufacturing	7,920	$38.79/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	20,710	$35.59/hr
Information	1,110	$42.23/hr
Financial Activities	20	$60.11/hr
Professional and Business Services	1,530	$36.96/hr
Education and Health Services	N/A	N/A
Leisure and Hospitality	190	$22.35/hr
Other Services	170	$30.54/hr

Other Regional Data for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	210	$34.77/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	380	$32.65/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	560	$30.21/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	680	$34.01/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	710	$29.67/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	800	$30.05/hr	3.0%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	820	$30.24/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	1,100	$32.97/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	1,150	$34.57/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	1,330	$35.99/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	1,650	$32.11/hr	2.6%
Southeast Minnesota	1,750	$35.59/hr	4.5%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	1,880	$32.17/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	1,890	$30.51/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	2,240	$30.61/hr	6.4%
Central Minnesota	2,680	$35.44/hr	7.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	19,760	$38.69/hr	4.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	21,470	$38.61/hr	N/A
Minnesota	32,210	$37.34/hr	5.6%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Advertising Sales Agents	1,850	$30.23/hr	-7.9%
Retail Salespersons	67,280	$17.34/hr	-0.3%
Insurance Sales Agents	8,840	$38.23/hr	7.4%

Task for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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.