Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $142,590 +42.5% vs national
Median hourly $68.55
10th percentile $67,920
90th percentile $201,520
Employed locally 810
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,920
    25th
    $91,170
    50th (median)
    $142,590
    75th
    $182,710
    90th
    $201,520

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 192% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 92% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $138,240
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $128,060
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850
    Albany, GA $110,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $107,000

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$34,290
    Cashiers$33,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks$43,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Rochester, NY is $68.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.75 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, NY is 42.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $67,920 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,170.