Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products to decrease by -0.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,279,400 to 1,268,200 jobs. Its estimate of 99,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($72,080), education (High school diploma or equivalent), 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)
1,279,400
Projected employment (2034)
1,268,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-1%
Annual openings (projected average)
99,800
Pay & Preparation
$72,080
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Negotiation (3.75/5) • Persuasion (3.75/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.5/5)
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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