Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Connecticut
The median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Connecticut is $75,570 a year, somewhat above the national $72,080 (+5%); the state ranks 12th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 27% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Every neighbouring state pays more: Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York range from $79,590 in New York to $82,420 in Rhode Island. Connecticut employs 9,870 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 5.82 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $22.28 | $26.39 | $36.33 | $49.49 | $60.78 | $39.77 | 9,870 | 5.82 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $46,340 | $54,900 | $75,570 | $102,940 | $126,430 | $82,710 | ||||
| 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
- 12th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.82
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut'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 Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $37.50 | $78,000 | $47,140 | $128,440 | 3,240 | 5.40 | 0.68 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $36.92 | $76,790 | $47,090 | $129,580 | 1,840 | 4.56 | 0.57 |
| New Haven, CT | $34.78 | $72,340 | $46,350 | $127,540 | 1,810 | 6.44 | 0.81 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $34.70 | $72,180 | $45,580 | $123,130 | 1,010 | 6.30 | 0.79 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $29.87 | $62,130 | $41,250 | $107,070 | 410 | 3.21 | 0.40 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $32.00 | $66,570 | $37,130 | $120,500 | 430 | 6.48 | 0.81 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $36.33 | $75,570 | 9,870 | 0.73 |
| Massachusetts | $38.37 | $79,810 | 22,700 | 0.78 |
| New York | $38.27 | $79,590 | 61,500 | 0.80 |
| Rhode Island | $39.63 | $82,420 | 4,870 | 1.22 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.