Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $79,790 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $162,020
Employed locally 9,490
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $62,690
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $109,810
    90th
    $162,020

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 82% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 18% below 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
    Odessa, TX $104,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $92,520
    Abilene, TX $91,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,630
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $81,940

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,680
    Cashiers $30,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $46,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Austin, TX is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.41 or more per hour.

    Is Austin 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 Austin, TX is 20.3% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,690.