Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Louisiana
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Louisiana have a median of $63,290 a year, below the national $72,080 (−12%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 39% more than the median across all occupations in Louisiana ($45,520). Among neighbouring states, Texas pays more (up to $65,970 in Texas) and Mississippi and Arkansas pay less (down to $55,120 in Arkansas). Louisiana employs 19,120 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 9.88 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.24 means the occupation is more concentrated in Louisiana than nationally.
Louisiana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Louisiana | Hourly | $16.53 | $21.72 | $30.43 | $45.11 | $58.68 | $35.02 | 19,120 | 9.88 | 1.24 |
| Annual | $34,380 | $45,170 | $63,290 | $93,840 | $122,050 | $72,840 | ||||
| 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
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.24
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.88
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Louisiana'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 Louisiana
10 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $32.20 | $66,970 | $37,140 | $131,370 | 1,060 | 10.78 | 1.35 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $31.59 | $65,720 | $34,080 | $119,740 | 4,490 | 10.08 | 1.27 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $31.27 | $65,030 | $35,420 | $127,730 | 770 | 9.22 | 1.16 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31.03 | $64,540 | $37,050 | $121,970 | 3,910 | 9.55 | 1.20 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30.19 | $62,800 | $33,900 | $120,810 | 2,430 | 13.51 | 1.70 |
| Monroe, LA | $29.73 | $61,840 | $34,060 | $118,040 | 770 | 8.77 | 1.10 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $29.40 | $61,150 | $33,400 | $123,070 | 1,680 | 10.30 | 1.29 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $29.12 | $60,570 | $35,820 | $121,200 | 930 | 9.13 | 1.15 |
| Hammond, LA | $28.66 | $59,610 | $29,430 | $119,190 | 400 | 8.31 | 1.04 |
| Alexandria, LA | $27.26 | $56,690 | $30,520 | $104,640 | 440 | 7.35 | 0.92 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30.11 | $62,630 | $33,430 | $126,070 | 730 | 9.16 | 1.15 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $28.81 | $59,920 | $28,580 | $110,750 | 320 | 4.09 | 0.51 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $26.61 | $55,360 | $27,850 | $103,990 | 420 | 6.67 | 0.84 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $30.43 | $63,290 | 19,120 | 1.24 |
| Arkansas | $26.50 | $55,120 | 12,740 | 1.23 |
| Mississippi | $28.52 | $59,320 | 7,000 | 0.76 |
| Texas | $31.72 | $65,970 | 95,670 | 0.85 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.