Sales Managers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $135,340 -2% vs national
Median hourly $65.07
10th percentile $79,440
90th percentile —
Employed locally 4,350
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,440
    25th
    $102,950
    50th (median)
    $135,340
    75th
    $188,490

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 143% Median Sales Managers salary is 43% 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 $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $177,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $176,620
    Colorado $174,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $166,460

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,350
    Financial Managers $159,540
    Managers, All Other $131,170
    Marketing Managers $165,000
    Medical and Health Services Managers $144,420
    Construction Managers $136,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Portland, OR-WA is $65.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $135.91 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,440 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,950.