Sales Representative Salary in Washington, DC
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The median sales representative in the Washington area earns $78,110 a year ($37.55 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($69,990). Half of the 29,300 sales representatives there earn between $51,600 and $121,990.
Median $78,110
10th: $40,93090th: $173,470
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,930 | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $51,600 | $47,670 |
| Median | $78,110 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $121,990 | $100,480 |
| 90th percentile | $173,470 | $148,840 |
| Average | $95,020 | $82,430 |
| Jobs | 29,300 | 1,256,010 |
Washington, DC ranks 9th 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
- 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
- Atlanta, GA: $78,950
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $64,300
- Insurance Agent: $65,260
- Retail Salesperson: $36,610
- Cashier: $35,470
- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,730
- Retail Supervisor: $50,530
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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.