Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $59,990 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $106,020
Employed locally 960
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $45,080
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $80,270
    90th
    $106,020

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 75% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,860
    California $79,410
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,250

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,030
    Retail Salespersons $36,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,140
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,610
    Parts Salespersons $40,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Modesto, CA is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.26 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Modesto, CA is 9.5% below the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Modesto?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,080.