Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Maryland
At $73,080 a year, the median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Maryland is close to the national median of $72,080 (+1%); Maryland ranks 17th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 23% more than the median across all occupations in Maryland ($59,510). Among neighbouring states, District of Columbia pays more (up to $80,010 in District of Columbia) and Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Delaware pay less (down to $62,280 in Delaware). Maryland employs 9,070 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 3.28 per 1,000 jobs, the 33rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.41 means it is less common in Maryland than nationally.
Maryland vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maryland | Hourly | $21.24 | $26.50 | $35.14 | $47.23 | $64.98 | $39.79 | 9,070 | 3.28 | 0.41 |
| Annual | $44,170 | $55,110 | $73,080 | $98,250 | $135,160 | $82,750 | ||||
| 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
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 33rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.41
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.28
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maryland'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 Maryland
6 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $36.82 | $76,580 | $44,990 | $150,010 | 19,060 | 6.58 | 0.83 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $35.93 | $74,730 | $43,640 | $157,050 | 7,740 | 2.47 | 0.31 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $35.14 | $73,080 | $45,100 | $131,410 | 3,970 | 2.93 | 0.37 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $35.10 | $73,010 | $40,330 | $120,050 | 80 | 1.11 | 0.14 |
| Salisbury, MD | $33.76 | $70,230 | $46,060 | $117,880 | 230 | 4.28 | 0.54 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $33.65 | $69,990 | $39,480 | $122,660 | 480 | 4.52 | 0.57 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $30.53 | $63,510 | $37,180 | $120,330 | 390 | 3.48 | 0.44 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $35.14 | $73,080 | 9,070 | 0.41 |
| District of Columbia | $38.47 | $80,010 | 560 | 0.10 |
| Delaware | $29.94 | $62,280 | 2,920 | 0.76 |
| Pennsylvania | $31.79 | $66,130 | 51,270 | 1.06 |
| Virginia | $30.48 | $63,400 | 22,570 | 0.69 |
| West Virginia | $30.56 | $63,560 | 3,220 | 0.58 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Maryland 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 Maryland 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.