Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Minnesota
The median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Minnesota is $76,750 a year, somewhat above the national $72,080 (+6%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 35% more than the median across all occupations in Minnesota ($56,920). Among neighbouring states, South Dakota pays more (up to $77,210 in South Dakota) and North Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin pay less (down to $65,930 in Wisconsin). Minnesota employs 31,230 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 10.6 per 1,000 jobs, the 14th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated in Minnesota than nationally.
Minnesota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Minnesota | Hourly | $22.44 | $28.60 | $36.90 | $48.38 | $65.79 | $41.22 | 31,230 | 10.59 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $46,680 | $59,490 | $76,750 | $100,630 | $136,840 | $85,730 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 14th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.59
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Minnesota'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 Minnesota
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37.85 | $78,740 | $49,020 | $128,680 | 2,210 | 12.40 | 1.56 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $37.73 | $78,470 | $48,140 | $139,140 | 21,560 | 11.05 | 1.39 |
| Rochester, MN | $34.72 | $72,210 | $46,380 | $132,360 | 680 | 5.51 | 0.69 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $33.69 | $70,070 | $44,810 | $131,220 | 1,740 | 11.67 | 1.47 |
| Mankato, MN | $33.22 | $69,100 | $43,380 | $125,300 | 530 | 9.48 | 1.19 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $31.95 | $66,450 | $44,370 | $118,810 | 400 | 7.70 | 0.97 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $31.11 | $64,700 | $38,800 | $124,980 | 1,240 | 11.89 | 1.49 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $30.61 | $63,670 | $40,580 | $120,750 | 860 | 6.87 | 0.86 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $29.86 | $62,110 | $39,810 | $115,850 | 880 | 10.44 | 1.31 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $36.30 | $75,500 | $45,640 | $134,800 | 1,290 | 8.37 | 1.05 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $35.15 | $73,110 | $45,820 | $129,030 | 1,200 | 10.21 | 1.28 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $34.00 | $70,730 | $43,340 | $122,950 | 190 | 4.39 | 0.55 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $33.18 | $69,010 | $41,250 | $128,860 | 1,520 | 7.89 | 0.99 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $36.90 | $76,750 | 31,230 | 1.33 |
| Iowa | $32.09 | $66,760 | 16,990 | 1.37 |
| North Dakota | $35.70 | $74,250 | 4,180 | 1.22 |
| South Dakota | $37.12 | $77,210 | 5,220 | 1.43 |
| Wisconsin | $31.70 | $65,930 | 37,700 | 1.61 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.