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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $92,520 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.48
10th percentile $49,340
90th percentile $169,630
Employed locally 9,720
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,340
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $92,520
    75th
    $129,010
    90th
    $169,630

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 115% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 15% 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
    Odessa, TX $104,860
    Abilene, TX $91,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,630
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $81,940
    Waco, TX $81,460

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,260
    Cashiers$28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Houston, TX is $44.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.52 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 7.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $49,340 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.