Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative salary
From 42 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 41-4012: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
At a glance
- Median up 67% since FY2020. From $60,050 in FY2020 to $100,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 42 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 41-4012, Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products). The median base salary is $81,869, 33% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $68,344 and $110,250.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 52% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $73,900 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | $112,000 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $87,728 | 18 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative does
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Typical tasks
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
- Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products), the median annual wage was $72,080 in May 2025, with 1,238,190 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $81,869, 14% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,100 | $39,090 |
| 25th percentile | $68,344 | $50,470 |
| Median | $81,869 | $72,080 |
| 75th percentile | $110,250 | $99,640 |
| 90th percentile | $124,500 | $137,550 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,100 |
| 25th | $68,344 |
| 50th (median) | $81,869 |
| 75th | $110,250 |
| 90th | $124,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,050 | $57,356 | $73,000 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $62,400 | $58,427 | $75,000 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $60,000 | $51,000 | $79,624 | 15 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $61,000 | $55,986 | $67,860 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $72,975 | $55,750 | $94,792 | 20 |
| FY2026 | $100,000 | $77,423 | $118,782 | 22 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative jobs is $81,869 (42 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $68,344 and $110,250.
Do H-1B Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($81,869) is 14% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($72,080, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.