Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $86,390 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.53
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $207,660
Employed locally 1,380
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $60,970
    50th (median)
    $86,390
    75th
    $161,920
    90th
    $207,660

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 108% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 8% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $120,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $98,920
    Ohio $95,420
    Akron, OH $87,930
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $85,940
    Toledo, OH $82,290

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Columbus, OH is $41.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.85 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus 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 Columbus, OH is 13.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,970.