Sales Representative Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median sales representative in the Raleigh area earns $68,560 a year ($32.96 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($69,990) and 9% above the North Carolina median ($62,620). Half of the 8,970 sales representatives there earn between $48,780 and $102,090.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,720 | $37,410 | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $48,780 | $45,940 | $47,670 |
| Median | $68,560 | $62,620 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $102,090 | $97,210 | $100,480 |
| 90th percentile | $154,720 | $145,630 | $148,840 |
| Average | $84,450 | $78,660 | $82,430 |
| Jobs | 8,970 | 46,040 | 1,256,010 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 21st 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
- Charlotte, NC: $61,850
- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,450
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Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $71,990
- Insurance Agent: $59,900
- Retail Salesperson: $33,100
- Cashier: $29,770
- Manufacturer's Representative: $72,220
- Retail Supervisor: $49,300
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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.