Sales Managers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $150,390 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $72.30
10th percentile $84,040
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,040
    25th
    $121,040
    50th (median)
    $150,390
    75th
    $205,580

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 206% Median Sales Managers salary is 106% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Glens Falls, NY $165,410
    Rochester, NY $164,990
    Binghamton, NY $164,230
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $159,870

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,510
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $134,250
    Financial Managers $143,290
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,690
    Social and Community Service Managers $81,740
    Administrative Services Managers $108,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Ithaca, NY is $72.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.62 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Ithaca, NY is 8.9% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $84,040 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,040.