Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary: $66,260 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 1,189,330 sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel work nationally, and $66,260 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown rose about 16% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 0.9% annual growth.
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel: what the data shows
Common questions about sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel?
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 41-3091.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 1,189,330 workers.
What does a sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Working with Computers, Communicating with People Outside the Organization, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Processing Information, Getting Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel make?
BLS national median annual wage: $66,260 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $96,116 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,831 |
| 25th percentile | $53,528 |
| Median (50th) | $81,198 |
| 75th percentile | $120,503 |
| 90th percentile | $168,111 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Service Orientation, Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Sales and Marketing. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 0.9% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 4.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 9.0%.
Current U.S. headcount: 1,189,330.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travels work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 1,189,330 | 19.2% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 1,185,060 | 19.2% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 277,730 | 4.5% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 277,730 | 4.5% |
| Information | 177,740 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 162,940 | 2.6% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Airfield Operations Specialists | 16,640 | $56,750 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 472,300 | $78,140 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,584,420 | $102,950 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 270,480 | $102,140 |
| Personal Care Aides | — | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 62,390 | $37,900 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel workforce.
Employment Over Time
1,189,330 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel grew from 532,520 in 2020 to 555,900 in 2025 (4.4%).
Historical employment for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel from the California OEWS series, 2020–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$66,260 Median pay (BLS national)
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel earn $66,260 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Salary distribution for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Employment Growth Projections
0.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
580,306 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 4.4%
605,784 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 9.0%
This occupation is projected to grow at 0.9% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Wage Trends by Industry
-5.9% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 146,270 employees, $94,000 avg wage
- TX: 113,220 employees, $70,910 avg wage
- FL: 104,360 employees, $72,350 avg wage
- NY: 78,510 employees, $103,200 avg wage
- IL: 61,250 employees, $78,710 avg wage
- NJ: 43,030 employees, $94,220 avg wage
- GA: 42,830 employees, $80,750 avg wage
- NC: 42,050 employees, $81,960 avg wage
- VA: 39,890 employees, $86,650 avg wage
- CO: 39,100 employees, $96,980 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 86,460 employees, $105,660 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 49,580 employees, $86,750 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 49,500 employees, $79,840 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 36,340 employees, $72,330 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 30,020 employees, $90,540 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 29,330 employees, $83,220 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 29,190 employees, $71,850 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 26,820 employees, $113,050 avg wage
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO: 25,240 employees, $97,460 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 25,180 employees, $71,900 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Diversity
Demographic information on Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel is about 1,189,330 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
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 Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in 2023 were Business, Marketing, Communications.
Common majors for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel workers.
Education level distribution for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Skills
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel need many skills, but most especially Service Orientation, Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking.
Required skills for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Sales and Marketing, Mathematics.
Knowledge areas required for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Problem Sensitivity.
Required abilities for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
Daily Activities
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel spend their time on activities such as Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Working with Computers, Communicating with People Outside the Organization, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Processing Information.
Most important work activities for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel.
About
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel earn $66,260 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
41-3091 - Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel reports an average salary of $96,116.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 1,189,330 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 0.9%, 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.