Sales and Related Occupations
May 2024 national BLS data. Figures are national medians and percentiles from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024); your local market, employer and experience will differ. Wage data ages — this reflects the May 2024 release, verified June 2026. Informational only, not career, salary-negotiation or financial advice.
Sales and Related Occupations (SOC 41-0000) encompasses workers who sell merchandise and services to consumers and businesses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2024, this occupational group employed 13,351,680 workers nationally, with a median annual wage of $37,460 and a mean annual wage of $54,070.
The group serves as a broad category containing 22 detailed occupations with substantially different job duties, work environments, and compensation levels. Because the occupational group includes positions ranging from entry-level retail roles to specialized sales positions, individual occupation wages vary considerably around the group median. Workers considering careers in sales should examine the specific occupations within this group to understand the actual pay ranges and requirements for positions of particular interest.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 national (public domain), verified June 2026. How we compile this.