TL;DR

About 99,070 sales and related workers, all other nationally earn a mean of $68,570. Employment in the series shown fell about 18% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 1.2% annual growth.

Key Statistics

99,070
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$68,570
Average Salary

Sales and Related Workers, All Other: what the data shows

Common questions about sales and related workers, all other careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.

What is a sales and related workers, all other?

Sales and Related Workers, All Other is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 41-9099.

U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 99,070 workers.

How much does a sales and related workers, all other make?

BLS national median annual wage: $46,370 (May 2024 in our extract).

Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $68,570 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.

Wage percentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$37,179
25th percentile$42,025
Median (50th)$51,279
75th percentile$77,609
90th percentile$112,200

What education do you need?

For Sales and Related Workers, All Other, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).

These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.

Is sales and related workers, all other in demand?

Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.2% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).

Five-year projected employment change: 6.4%.

Ten-year projected employment change: 13.2%.

Current U.S. headcount: 99,070.

We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.

Where do sales and related workers, all others work?

Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:

IndustryEmploymentShare
Cross-industry99,07020.3%
Cross-industry, Private Ownership only98,35020.1%
Retail Trade33,6406.9%
Finance and Insurance15,7003.2%
Wholesale Trade10,8702.2%
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities9,8902.0%

See Industry for charts.

What degrees lead to this career?

Common majors for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in O*NET:

See Related degrees.

What careers are related?

Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:

OccupationU.S. employmentMedian wage
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials26,830$33,880
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers16,570$53,990
Construction and Related Workers, All Other
Artists and Related Workers, All Other7,370$72,760
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other36,970$100,340
Sales & Office Occupations1,441,580
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners7,600$30,460

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Sales and Related Workers, All Other workforce.

Employment Over Time

99,070 Workforce in 2023

The Sales and Related Workers, All Other workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$68,570 Average Wage

In 2023, Sales and Related Workers, All Other earned an average of $68,570.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Salary distribution for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Employment Growth Projections

1.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

120,860 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: 6.4%

128,561 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: 13.2%

This occupation is projected to grow at 1.2% annually, indicating strong future demand.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Sales and Related Workers, All Other and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Sales and Related Workers, All Other employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Wage Trends by Industry

-13.2% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 26,670 employees, $68,046 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 8,190 employees, $62,447 avg wage
  • Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 3,620 employees, $68,021 avg wage
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 2,410 employees, $59,060 avg wage
  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 2,170 employees, $65,236 avg wage
  • Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 2,020 employees, $79,029 avg wage
  • San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 1,580 employees, $85,606 avg wage
  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 1,560 employees, $91,535 avg wage
  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 1,540 employees, $68,621 avg wage
  • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 500 employees, $67,465 avg wage
  • Fresno MSA: 440 employees, $60,983 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Diversity

Demographic information on Sales and Related Workers, All Other in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Sales and Related Workers, All Other in 2023 was 99,070 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Sales and Related Workers, All Other in 2023 were Business, Marketing, Communications.

Common majors for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Sales and Related Workers, All Other workers.

Education level distribution for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Skills

Sales and Related Workers, All Other need many skills, but most especially .

Required skills for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Sales and Related Workers, All Other include .

Knowledge areas required for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Sales and Related Workers, All Other include .

Required abilities for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

Daily Activities

Sales and Related Workers, All Other spend their time on activities such as .

Most important work activities for Sales and Related Workers, All Other.

About

Sales and Related Workers, All Other

The average yearly wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other was $68,570 in 2023.

SOC Code

41-9099 - Sales and Related Workers, All Other

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Sales and Related Workers, All Other reports an average salary of $68,570.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 99,070 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.2%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.