Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $76,100 -24% vs national
Median hourly $36.59
10th percentile $49,800
90th percentile $151,670
Employed locally 440
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,800
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $76,100
    75th
    $104,760
    90th
    $151,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 86% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 14% below 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $138,540
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $137,200
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $132,800
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $130,000

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,890
    Cashiers $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Portland, ME is $36.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.89 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 24% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $49,800 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.