Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Missouri
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Missouri have a median of $61,940 a year, below the national $72,080 (−14%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 30% more than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska and Oklahoma pay more (up to $73,510 in Illinois) and Tennessee and Arkansas pay less (down to $55,120 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 21,960 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 7.48 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.94 is close to the national share.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $16.88 | $22.82 | $29.78 | $40.86 | $60.23 | $35.56 | 21,960 | 7.48 | 0.94 |
| Annual | $35,110 | $47,460 | $61,940 | $84,980 | $125,280 | $73,970 | ||||
| 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
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.94
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.48
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri'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 Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $31.85 | $66,250 | $38,890 | $135,620 | 9,930 | 9.06 | 1.14 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $31.05 | $64,590 | $36,970 | $128,290 | 10,710 | 7.98 | 1.00 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $30.99 | $64,450 | $37,940 | $103,100 | 320 | 5.82 | 0.73 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $28.77 | $59,830 | $34,650 | $111,420 | 310 | 7.03 | 0.88 |
| Springfield, MO | $28.64 | $59,580 | $35,970 | $112,650 | 1,710 | 7.69 | 0.97 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $27.54 | $57,270 | $30,920 | $109,220 | 670 | 7.72 | 0.97 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $26.93 | $56,010 | $29,800 | $102,450 | 410 | 5.11 | 0.64 |
| Columbia, MO | $26.54 | $55,200 | $32,970 | $97,990 | 570 | 5.30 | 0.67 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $28.73 | $59,760 | $36,000 | $117,630 | 590 | 5.56 | 0.70 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $27.40 | $56,990 | $34,300 | $120,520 | 890 | 5.41 | 0.68 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $26.96 | $56,070 | $30,820 | $116,050 | 880 | 5.66 | 0.71 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $26.28 | $54,660 | $32,380 | $110,600 | 360 | 4.48 | 0.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $29.78 | $61,940 | 21,960 | 0.94 |
| Arkansas | $26.50 | $55,120 | 12,740 | 1.23 |
| Iowa | $32.09 | $66,760 | 16,990 | 1.37 |
| Illinois | $35.34 | $73,510 | 51,310 | 1.06 |
| Kansas | $33.15 | $68,960 | 12,630 | 1.10 |
| Kentucky | $30.90 | $64,280 | 15,550 | 0.98 |
| Nebraska | $30.78 | $64,030 | 8,550 | 1.05 |
| Oklahoma | $29.89 | $62,160 | 14,220 | 1.05 |
| Tennessee | $29.63 | $61,630 | 23,850 | 0.91 |
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Missouri 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 Missouri 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.