Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Ohio
The median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Ohio is $73,960 a year, somewhat above the national $72,080 (+3%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 50% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Ohio pays more than every neighbouring state: Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia range from $63,560 in West Virginia to $72,980 in Michigan. Ohio employs 58,740 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 10.6 per 1,000 jobs, the 5th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated in Ohio than nationally.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $19.16 | $24.87 | $35.56 | $48.60 | $72.05 | $40.66 | 58,740 | 10.58 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $39,850 | $51,720 | $73,960 | $101,090 | $149,870 | $84,580 | ||||
| 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
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 5th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.58
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $36.55 | $76,020 | $45,270 | $133,890 | 11,420 | 11.07 | 1.39 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36.52 | $75,950 | $41,370 | $154,960 | 12,360 | 11.23 | 1.41 |
| Akron, OH | $36.05 | $74,990 | $40,890 | $139,260 | 4,170 | 13.04 | 1.64 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $32.63 | $67,880 | $39,260 | $134,880 | 3,290 | 8.83 | 1.11 |
| Columbus, OH | $32.41 | $67,410 | $39,450 | $136,650 | 8,900 | 8.05 | 1.01 |
| Sandusky, OH | $32.23 | $67,040 | $39,800 | $129,570 | 290 | 5.75 | 0.72 |
| Mansfield, OH | $31.72 | $65,970 | $36,660 | $129,260 | 390 | 7.99 | 1.00 |
| Toledo, OH | $31.64 | $65,800 | $39,320 | $136,270 | 2,630 | 9.04 | 1.13 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $31.04 | $64,570 | $37,470 | $129,110 | 1,460 | 9.10 | 1.14 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $30.75 | $63,950 | $36,960 | $130,760 | 790 | 5.59 | 0.70 |
| Springfield, OH | $30.68 | $63,810 | $38,710 | $124,530 | 380 | 8.28 | 1.04 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $30.09 | $62,580 | $36,830 | $131,360 | 1,560 | 9.59 | 1.20 |
| Lima, OH | $29.66 | $61,690 | $32,020 | $138,330 | 460 | 9.22 | 1.16 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $28.57 | $59,430 | $33,150 | $127,500 | 180 | 5.07 | 0.64 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $27.82 | $57,870 | $30,990 | $122,460 | 280 | 4.87 | 0.61 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $35.21 | $73,240 | $40,670 | $131,570 | 2,150 | 8.62 | 1.08 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $34.71 | $72,190 | $40,820 | $137,080 | 2,330 | 9.43 | 1.18 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $34.50 | $71,750 | $36,010 | $174,990 | 1,190 | 8.74 | 1.10 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $29.57 | $61,500 | $37,080 | $124,930 | 750 | 4.60 | 0.58 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $35.56 | $73,960 | 58,740 | 1.33 |
| Indiana | $34.29 | $71,330 | 32,350 | 1.27 |
| Kentucky | $30.90 | $64,280 | 15,550 | 0.98 |
| Michigan | $35.09 | $72,980 | 40,960 | 1.17 |
| Pennsylvania | $31.79 | $66,130 | 51,270 | 1.06 |
| 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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.