Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Sell 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 postsecondary education.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products to increase by 1.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 292,000 to 295,500 jobs. Its estimate of 23,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($104,920), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
292,000
Projected employment (2034)
295,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
23,600
Pay & Preparation
$104,920
Bachelor's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.25/5) • Persuasion (4.25/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Negotiation (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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