Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Indiana
At $71,330 a year, the median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Indiana is close to the national median of $72,080 (−1%); Indiana ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 49% more than the median across all occupations in Indiana ($47,860). Among neighbouring states, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan pay more (up to $73,960 in Ohio) and Kentucky pays less (down to $64,280 in Kentucky). Indiana employs 32,350 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 10.1 per 1,000 jobs, the 13th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.27 means the occupation is more concentrated in Indiana than nationally.
Indiana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Indiana | Hourly | $18.18 | $23.98 | $34.29 | $47.25 | $65.44 | $38.60 | 32,350 | 10.11 | 1.27 |
| Annual | $37,810 | $49,870 | $71,330 | $98,290 | $136,120 | $80,290 | ||||
| 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
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 13th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.27
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.11
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Indiana'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 Indiana
15 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36.52 | $75,950 | $41,370 | $154,960 | 12,360 | 11.23 | 1.41 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36.23 | $75,350 | $46,240 | $137,000 | 38,490 | 8.53 | 1.07 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $36.16 | $75,220 | $44,090 | $131,510 | 2,370 | 18.53 | 2.33 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $35.78 | $74,430 | $38,340 | $134,120 | 440 | 10.85 | 1.36 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $35.58 | $74,000 | $37,420 | $138,170 | 10,320 | 9.33 | 1.17 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $34.30 | $71,330 | $38,280 | $130,700 | 2,490 | 11.03 | 1.39 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $34.04 | $70,800 | $37,700 | $136,120 | 5,860 | 8.55 | 1.07 |
| Kokomo, IN | $33.95 | $70,620 | $38,830 | $152,790 | 210 | 5.77 | 0.73 |
| Muncie, IN | $33.86 | $70,420 | $38,680 | $126,690 | 270 | 5.95 | 0.75 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $32.73 | $68,080 | $40,140 | $130,800 | 630 | 6.21 | 0.78 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $31.84 | $66,230 | $37,690 | $136,000 | 1,340 | 10.18 | 1.28 |
| Columbus, IN | $31.55 | $65,630 | $40,740 | $128,210 | 450 | 9.03 | 1.13 |
| Evansville, IN | $30.70 | $63,860 | $36,580 | $133,500 | 1,290 | 9.52 | 1.20 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $30.49 | $63,410 | $33,860 | $127,040 | 430 | 6.54 | 0.82 |
| Bloomington, IN | $29.86 | $62,100 | $36,380 | $130,460 | 330 | 4.52 | 0.57 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $34.63 | $72,040 | $37,670 | $131,650 | 1,320 | 8.17 | 1.03 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $32.05 | $66,670 | $37,320 | $129,990 | 2,170 | 10.33 | 1.30 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $29.84 | $62,080 | $35,420 | $125,960 | 1,700 | 8.67 | 1.09 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Indiana 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 Indiana 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.