Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Alabama
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Alabama have a median of $64,140 a year, below the national $72,080 (−11%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 40% more than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Alabama pays more than every neighbouring state: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi range from $59,320 in Mississippi to $63,860 in Georgia. Alabama employs 20,470 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 9.69 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.22 means the occupation is more concentrated in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $18.31 | $23.12 | $30.84 | $43.19 | $61.23 | $36.49 | 20,470 | 9.69 | 1.22 |
| Annual | $38,090 | $48,090 | $64,140 | $89,840 | $127,370 | $75,900 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.79 | $24.27 | $34.65 | $47.90 | $66.13 | $39.68 | 1,238,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $39,090 | $50,470 | $72,080 | $99,640 | $137,550 | $82,530 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.22
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.69
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama'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 Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $34.35 | $71,450 | $39,290 | $128,110 | 6,210 | 11.93 | 1.50 |
| Decatur, AL | $34.19 | $71,110 | $40,250 | $137,570 | 620 | 10.05 | 1.26 |
| Huntsville, AL | $31.29 | $65,070 | $39,700 | $127,500 | 1,950 | 7.30 | 0.92 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $30.91 | $64,290 | $37,000 | $160,030 | 840 | 9.67 | 1.21 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $30.37 | $63,180 | $36,400 | $130,260 | 570 | 4.94 | 0.62 |
| Mobile, AL | $30.31 | $63,040 | $37,400 | $128,930 | 1,930 | 11.17 | 1.40 |
| Montgomery, AL | $30.30 | $63,020 | $36,810 | $110,590 | 1,240 | 7.48 | 0.94 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $30.15 | $62,710 | $37,300 | $119,690 | 370 | 8.57 | 1.08 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $29.86 | $62,120 | $35,170 | $115,390 | 340 | 4.68 | 0.59 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $29.56 | $61,490 | $36,720 | $122,620 | 580 | 10.36 | 1.30 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $29.37 | $61,090 | $36,370 | $114,930 | 680 | 6.28 | 0.79 |
| Gadsden, AL | $29.33 | $61,000 | $36,010 | $97,470 | 240 | 7.08 | 0.89 |
| Dothan, AL | $28.48 | $59,240 | $32,980 | $103,170 | 700 | 11.53 | 1.45 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $32.24 | $67,050 | $37,360 | $116,770 | 560 | 8.31 | 1.04 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $31.58 | $65,680 | $40,580 | $123,770 | 400 | 6.26 | 0.79 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $30.50 | $63,440 | $38,330 | $127,820 | 990 | 6.50 | 0.82 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $30.40 | $63,230 | $36,680 | $101,000 | 480 | 5.75 | 0.72 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30.84 | $64,140 | 20,470 | 1.22 |
| Florida | $30.04 | $62,490 | 92,920 | 1.18 |
| Georgia | $30.70 | $63,860 | 43,630 | 1.12 |
| Mississippi | $28.52 | $59,320 | 7,000 | 0.76 |
| Tennessee | $29.63 | $61,630 | 23,850 | 0.91 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Alabama 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 Alabama 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.