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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

+0.3%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

114,800

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Slower than average

What This Means

Employment of sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products is projected to grow +0.3% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 114,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $66,780 as of the latest data. About 1,266,860 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

High School Diploma