Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $105,790 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.86
10th percentile $79,210
90th percentile $172,750
Employed locally 130
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,210
    25th
    $79,230
    50th (median)
    $105,790
    75th
    $143,520
    90th
    $172,750

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 182% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 82% 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
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $120,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,080
    Beckley, WV $84,890
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $59,050

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,650
    Cashiers $23,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,190
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Charleston, WV is $50.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.76 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston 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 Charleston, WV is 5.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $79,210 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,230.