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Explore Sales salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 21 occupations with 13,390,150 workers nationally. Average median salary: $58K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $80K | 19 | 757,330 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $72K | 16 | 282,310 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $70K | 14 | 20,250 |
| 4 | Washington | $70K | 19 | 290,840 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $70K | 21 | 356,750 |
| 6 | Colorado | $67K | 20 | 289,830 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $66K | 16 | 35,850 |
| 8 | Vermont | $66K | 16 | 24,230 |
| 9 | California | $65K | 21 | 1,426,180 |
| 10 | Arizona | $65K | 20 | 303,360 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $63K | 20 | 133,110 |
| 12 | Delaware | $62K | 17 | 43,430 |
| 13 | Oregon | $60K | 20 | 155,940 |
| 14 | Michigan | $60K | 20 | 368,220 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $59K | 19 | 70,080 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $59K | 16 | 44,540 |
| 17 | Alaska | $59K | 16 | 22,380 |
| 18 | Illinois | $59K | 20 | 516,380 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $59K | 19 | 250,090 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $58K | 18 | 255,810 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $58K | 18 | 478,820 |
| 22 | Maryland | $58K | 21 | 221,300 |
| 23 | Maine | $57K | 17 | 51,920 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $57K | 16 | 50,840 |
| 25 | Utah | $57K | 18 | 135,790 |
| 26 | Virginia | $56K | 18 | 346,860 |
| 27 | Idaho | $56K | 18 | 71,700 |
| 28 | Texas | $56K | 21 | 1,188,660 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $56K | 18 | 36,070 |
| 30 | Nevada | $56K | 17 | 128,230 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $56K | 18 | 470,090 |
| 32 | Florida | $56K | 20 | 1,047,210 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $56K | 17 | 229,050 |
| 34 | Kansas | $55K | 20 | 123,080 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $55K | 13 | 23,440 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $55K | 18 | 69,440 |
| 37 | Georgia | $54K | 18 | 458,870 |
| 38 | Iowa | $54K | 18 | 139,180 |
| 39 | Alabama | $54K | 18 | 201,730 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $54K | 18 | 276,750 |
| 41 | Indiana | $54K | 20 | 277,850 |
| 42 | Montana | $53K | 16 | 45,120 |
| 43 | Ohio | $53K | 21 | 457,180 |
| 44 | Missouri | $53K | 21 | 239,720 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $52K | 19 | 86,990 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $52K | 18 | 170,250 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $51K | 18 | 59,130 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $51K | 18 | 153,710 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $51K | 18 | 167,740 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $50K | 18 | 114,330 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $43K | 18 | 108,780 |
About Sales (SOC 41*)
Sales occupations are classified under SOC prefix 41 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 21 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 21 distinct Sales occupations employing 13,390,150 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Sales occupations is $58,045/year.
New York has the highest average Sales salary at $80,671/year.
Sales jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 41.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 41. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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