Sales Managers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $97,160 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.71
10th percentile $55,700
90th percentile $206,410
Employed locally 1,740
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,700
    25th
    $67,250
    50th (median)
    $97,160
    75th
    $153,450
    90th
    $206,410

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 135% Median Sales Managers salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $175,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,610
    Utica-Rome, NY $150,950
    Ithaca, NY $150,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $147,940

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $101,670
    Medical and Health Services Managers $135,420
    Financial Managers $135,900
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $132,620
    Managers, All Other $128,840
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $66,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Fresno, CA is $46.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.09 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Fresno, CA is 29.6% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Fresno?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $55,700 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,250.