Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $80,240 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $40,910
90th percentile $162,900
Employed locally 930
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,910
    25th
    $57,850
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $126,540
    90th
    $162,900

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 109% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 9% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,220
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $108,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $106,850
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $103,380
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $97,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $97,090

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,020
    Cashiers$29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$71,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Pittsburgh, PA is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.43 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA is 19.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $40,910 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,850.