Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $70,900 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $134,140
Employed locally 57,620
National median $66,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $49,330
    50th (median)
    $70,900
    75th
    $99,200
    90th
    $134,140

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 76% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,690
    Midland, MI $95,000
    Napa, CA $89,720
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $83,440

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,690
    Napa, CA $89,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Salinas, CA $82,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,200
    Casper, WY $78,120

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,580
    Cashiers$36,120
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,420
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Los Angeles, CA is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.30 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in Los Angeles, CA is 6.2% above the national median of $66,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,330.