Sales Representative Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median sales representative in the Columbus area earns $59,390 a year ($28.55 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($69,990) and about the same as the Ohio median ($59,390). Half of the 8,350 sales representatives there earn between $43,660 and $82,720.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,760 | $36,110 | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $43,660 | $42,320 | $47,670 |
| Median | $59,390 | $59,390 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $82,720 | $82,420 | $100,480 |
| 90th percentile | $130,000 | $122,100 | $148,840 |
| Average | $72,980 | $69,990 | $82,430 |
| Jobs | 8,350 | 38,440 | 1,256,010 |
Columbus, OH ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales representative pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($116,510).
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Check my paySales representative pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $60,000
- Cleveland, OH: $59,830
- San Jose, CA: $116,510
- San Francisco, CA: $96,960
- New York, NY: $93,750
- Boston, MA: $83,420
- Seattle, WA: $82,540
- Denver, CO: $80,650
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,030
- Insurance Agent: $51,220
- Retail Salesperson: $33,780
- Cashier: $30,140
- Manufacturer's Representative: $67,410
- Retail Supervisor: $47,150
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.