Sales Representatives, Mechanical Equipment and Supplies - Sell mechanical equipment, machinery, materials, and supplies, such as aircraft and railroad equipment and parts, construction machinery, material-handling equipment, industrial machinery, and welding equipment.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $84,360 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $40.56. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $37.99 and most workers in this occupation earn between $18.46 and $47.76 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $84,360 | ||
| National Hourly | $40.56 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $38,401 | $79,028 | $99,341 |
| Statewide Hourly | $18.46 | $37.99 | $47.76 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $39,809 | $80,680 | $101,115 |
| Hourly | $19.14 | $38.79 | $48.61 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $35,800 | $53,963 | $63,045 |
| Hourly | $17.21 | $25.94 | $30.31 |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $39,809 | $80,680 | $101,115 |
| Hourly | $19.14 | $38.79 | $48.61 |
| Eastern Annual | $42,078 | $66,666 | $78,960 |
| Hourly | $20.23 | $32.05 | $37.96 |
| Northern Annual | $33,953 | $79,990 | $103,008 |
| Hourly | $16.32 | $38.46 | $49.52 |
| Southwestern Annual | $35,800 | $53,963 | $63,045 |
| Hourly | $17.21 | $25.94 | $30.31 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 1,560 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 11 percent and an estmated 1,720 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 16 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,560 | 1,720 | 1.01% | 16 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 980 | 1,100 | 1.20% | 12 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 100 | 110 | 0.57% | 1 |
| Santa Fe | 40 | 40 | -0.48% | 0 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 980 | 1,100 | 1.20% | 12 |
| Eastern | 200 | 220 | 1.29% | 3 |
| Northern | 220 | 220 | -0.05% | 0 |
| Southwestern | 100 | 100 | 0.40% | 0 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Alb | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/albuquerque.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Can | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/cannon.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Hol | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/holloman.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
| + Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Whi | ||
| Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Wholesaler | New Mexico Board of Pharmacy 5200 Oakland NE Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 522-9830 www.rld.state.nm.us/Pharmacy/ | 2010 | 1,095 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Chemical Manufacturing | * |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 5.7% |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | * |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | * |
| Machinery Manufacturing | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 44.4% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | * |
| Nonstore Retailers | * |
| Other Information Services | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7.6% |
| Publishing Industries | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 3.8% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | * |
| Support Activities for Mining | 6.3% |
| Telecommunications | 3.4% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | * |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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