Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in California

$61,036 $198,080
10th pct Median: $115,163 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$61,036
25th Percentile$82,917
50th (Median)$115,163
75th Percentile$158,925
90th (Top Earners)$198,080
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $115,163 for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products has the purchasing power of approximately $76,827 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make in California?
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in California earn a median annual salary of $115,163 per year ($55.37/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $92,130.
Is California a good state for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products?
California pays above the national average for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $115,163 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $76,827 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in California

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the sales sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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