Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $60,780 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $127,720
Employed locally 5,590
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $85,730
    90th
    $127,720

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 72% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,800
    Vallejo, CA $68,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,540
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $61,130

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Richmond, VA is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.37 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 8.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.