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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $135,680 +35.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.23
10th percentile $67,990
90th percentile $218,620
Employed locally 3,840
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,990
    25th
    $94,550
    50th (median)
    $135,680
    75th
    $190,250
    90th
    $218,620

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 101% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 1% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $125,300
    California $123,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $118,850
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $117,900

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $39,520
    Retail Salespersons $42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $101,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in San Francisco, CA is $65.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.40 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 35.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $67,990 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,550.