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

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

Median annual salary $82,500 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.66
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $162,670
Employed locally 1,040
National median $66,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $61,030
    50th (median)
    $82,500
    75th
    $108,990
    90th
    $162,670

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 87% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary is 13% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,200
    Casper, WY $78,120
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,260

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,470
    Retail Salespersons $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,020
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,290
    Demonstrators and Product Promoters $52,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Salinas, CA is $39.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.35 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 23.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,030.