Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $108,150 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.99
10th percentile $44,730
90th percentile $197,290
Employed locally 1,770
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,730
    25th
    $71,740
    50th (median)
    $108,150
    75th
    $156,370
    90th
    $197,290

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 106% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 6% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $137,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $135,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $125,300
    California $123,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,110
    Retail Salespersons $36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in San Diego, CA is $51.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.88 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 8.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $44,730 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,740.