Career profile · SOC 41-4011

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products is an occupation catalogued under SOC 41-4011. The role reports a median annual salary of $100,070 in the US and is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a Bachelor's degree, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.50 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts.

Median salary
$100,070
per year
Growth outlook
Little Or No Change
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
4.98/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products earn?

The median annual salary for Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products in the US is $100,070.

What is the job outlook for Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products?

The role is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 303,200 workers.

How do I become sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products?

The typical entry education is a Bachelor's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products?

Our AI-durability model gives Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.

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