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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $105,450 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.70
10th percentile $58,700
90th percentile $207,100
Employed locally 400
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,700
    25th
    $72,010
    50th (median)
    $105,450
    75th
    $150,690
    90th
    $207,100

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $128,060
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850
    Albany, GA $110,170

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,250
    Cashiers$31,660
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,710
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Buffalo, NY is $50.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.10 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo 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 Buffalo, NY is 5.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $58,700 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,010.