Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Ohio
In Ohio, sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel earn a median $59,390 a year, well below the national median of $69,990 (−15%); the state ranks 38th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel earn 20% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana pay more (up to $73,380 in Michigan) and Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $50,240 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 38,440 sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel, 6.93 per 1,000 jobs, the 11th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.86 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $17.36 | $20.35 | $28.55 | $39.62 | $58.70 | $33.65 | 38,440 | 6.93 | 0.86 |
| Annual | $36,110 | $42,320 | $59,390 | $82,420 | $122,100 | $69,990 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.26 | $22.92 | $33.65 | $48.31 | $71.56 | $39.63 | 1,256,010 | – | – |
| Annual | $37,980 | $47,670 | $69,990 | $100,480 | $148,840 | $82,430 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 38th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 11th of 50 states
- Location quotient
- 0.86
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.93
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio publish a row for sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $29.63 | $61,640 | $37,120 | $128,300 | 2,270 | 6.09 | 0.75 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $28.85 | $60,000 | $38,440 | $120,790 | 8,960 | 8.14 | 1.01 |
| Cleveland, OH | $28.77 | $59,830 | $35,770 | $107,430 | 7,710 | 7.48 | 0.93 |
| Columbus, OH | $28.55 | $59,390 | $35,760 | $130,000 | 8,350 | 7.55 | 0.93 |
| Akron, OH | $27.91 | $58,050 | $30,790 | $116,920 | 2,380 | 7.44 | 0.92 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27.29 | $56,750 | $33,210 | $106,490 | 210 | 4.19 | 0.52 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $27.11 | $56,380 | $29,910 | $106,510 | 870 | 5.33 | 0.66 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $26.42 | $54,950 | $30,210 | $102,700 | 680 | 4.27 | 0.53 |
| Lima, OH | $26.41 | $54,940 | $36,630 | $106,010 | 250 | 4.98 | 0.62 |
| Toledo, OH | $25.71 | $53,470 | $34,130 | $116,240 | 1,620 | 5.57 | 0.69 |
| Springfield, OH | $25.70 | $53,450 | $26,720 | $118,930 | 190 | 4.24 | 0.53 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $25.36 | $52,740 | $28,880 | $96,650 | 100 | 2.89 | 0.36 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $23.49 | $48,860 | $31,860 | $97,690 | 480 | 3.40 | 0.42 |
| Mansfield, OH | $22.29 | $46,370 | $24,170 | $101,920 | 190 | 3.99 | 0.49 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $21.27 | $44,230 | $28,530 | $93,640 | 160 | 2.80 | 0.35 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $29.51 | $61,390 | $34,510 | $124,550 | 650 | 3.98 | 0.49 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $27.82 | $57,860 | $31,290 | $97,480 | 790 | 3.18 | 0.39 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $26.03 | $54,140 | $37,230 | $99,870 | 610 | 4.45 | 0.55 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $25.91 | $53,890 | $33,790 | $101,590 | 940 | 3.79 | 0.47 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $28.55 | $59,390 | 38,440 | 0.86 |
| Indiana | $30.75 | $63,960 | 21,950 | 0.85 |
| Kentucky | $25.36 | $52,750 | 11,860 | 0.73 |
| Michigan | $35.28 | $73,380 | 27,160 | 0.76 |
| Pennsylvania | $31.00 | $64,480 | 39,920 | 0.81 |
| West Virginia | $24.15 | $50,240 | 2,130 | 0.38 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (every state ranked) and the Ohio wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Ohio estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.