Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $97,910 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.07
10th percentile $58,390
90th percentile $191,050
Employed locally 7,490
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,390
    25th
    $75,140
    50th (median)
    $97,910
    75th
    $138,740
    90th
    $191,050

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 87% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 13% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $134,030
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $126,910
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $125,300
    Manhattan, KS $122,950
    Pittsfield, MA $120,850
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $118,270

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,570
    Cashiers$35,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$84,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Boston, MA-NH is $47.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.95 or more per hour.

    Is Boston 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 Boston, MA-NH is 2.2% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $58,390 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,140.