Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $107,740 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.80
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $174,370
Employed locally 830
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $76,740
    50th (median)
    $107,740
    75th
    $135,230
    90th
    $174,370

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 128% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Harrisonburg, VA $129,960
    Charlottesville, VA $124,480
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $122,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $119,270
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $103,300

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Richmond, VA is $51.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.97 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 7.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,740.