Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $128,060 +28% vs national
Median hourly $61.57
10th percentile $58,620
90th percentile $174,000
Employed locally 280
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,620
    25th
    $94,980
    50th (median)
    $128,060
    75th
    $154,010
    90th
    $174,000

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 149% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 49% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $168,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, MN $156,910
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, NY $142,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $138,240
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850
    Albany, GA $110,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $107,000

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $35,040
    Cashiers $33,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,830
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,110
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Albany, NY is $61.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary in Albany, NY is 28% above the national median of $100,070. 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, Technical and Scientific Products in Albany?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $58,620 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,980.