U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of post-secondary education. Excludes "Sales Engineers" (41-9031).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 381,080 | 1.1 % | $40.56 | $84,360 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.66 | $24.66 | $35.44 | $50.39 | $69.43 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $36,740 | $51,290 | $73,710 | $104,820 | $144,420 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | 61,260 | 7.70 | $45.28 | $94,180 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 56,710 | 9.40 | $39.80 | $82,790 |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 40,240 | 20.84 | $44.39 | $92,330 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 29,260 | 2.03 | $43.87 | $91,250 |
| Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 22,350 | 7.23 | $36.23 | $75,370 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 40,240 | 20.84 | $44.39 | $92,330 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 56,710 | 9.40 | $39.80 | $82,790 |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | 61,260 | 7.70 | $45.28 | $94,180 |
| Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 22,350 | 7.23 | $36.23 | $75,370 |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 7,280 | 6.07 | $39.23 | $81,610 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 230 | 0.04 | $53.07 | $110,380 |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 90 | 0.84 | $51.90 | $107,940 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | (8) | (8) | $50.90 | $105,870 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 540 | 0.09 | $49.95 | $103,900 |
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 3,410 | 1.42 | $48.25 | $100,350 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 45,060 | 3.22 | 1.07 | $42.39 | $88,170 |
| Texas | 31,790 | 3.15 | 1.05 | $41.64 | $86,610 |
| Florida | 31,390 | 4.42 | 1.47 | $41.09 | $85,470 |
| Ohio | 21,040 | 4.28 | 1.43 | $36.41 | $75,720 |
| Illinois | 18,090 | 3.27 | 1.09 | $35.76 | $74,380 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 3,770 | 6.24 | 2.08 | $47.02 | $97,800 |
| Massachusetts | 15,110 | 4.85 | 1.62 | $46.11 | $95,910 |
| Utah | 5,090 | 4.44 | 1.48 | $35.42 | $73,670 |
| Florida | 31,390 | 4.42 | 1.47 | $41.09 | $85,470 |
| Ohio | 21,040 | 4.28 | 1.43 | $36.41 | $75,720 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 2,360 | 3.96 | 1.32 | $62.01 | $128,970 |
| New Jersey | 10,370 | 2.75 | 0.92 | $49.50 | $102,950 |
| Nevada | 1,180 | 1.06 | 0.36 | $47.88 | $99,600 |
| Wyoming | 440 | 1.62 | 0.54 | $47.36 | $98,510 |
| New Hampshire | 3,770 | 6.24 | 2.08 | $47.02 | $97,800 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 12,750 | 3.60 | 1.20 | $35.46 | $73,750 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 10,450 | 4.75 | 1.58 | $39.59 | $82,340 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 9,550 | 4.77 | 1.59 | $51.18 | $106,450 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 9,510 | 2.49 | 0.83 | $39.49 | $82,140 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 9,130 | 5.51 | 1.84 | $48.30 | $100,470 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 8,450 | 6.15 | 2.05 | $41.21 | $85,720 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,900 | 3.16 | 1.06 | $38.60 | $80,280 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 7,660 | 4.55 | 1.52 | $38.84 | $80,790 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 7,430 | 4.12 | 1.37 | $44.45 | $92,460 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,410 | 1.49 | 0.50 | $49.94 | $103,870 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 1,600 | 12.46 | 4.16 | $53.69 | $111,680 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division |