Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,230 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $98,050
Employed locally 590
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $53,230
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $98,050

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,570
    Retail Salespersons$31,670
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$66,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,030
    Parts Salespersons$36,610
    Counter and Rental Clerks$39,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Northwest Illinois is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.85 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 19.7% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.