Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products - Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $62,720 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $30.16. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $25.90 and most workers in this occupation earn between $13.76 and $31.97 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $62,720 | ||
| National Hourly | $30.16 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $28,616 | $53,870 | $66,497 |
| Statewide Hourly | $13.76 | $25.90 | $31.97 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $30,006 | $55,931 | $68,893 |
| Hourly | $14.43 | $26.89 | $33.12 |
| Farmington Annual | $38,239 | $54,014 | $61,901 |
| Hourly | $18.38 | $25.97 | $29.76 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $23,608 | $42,940 | $52,606 |
| Hourly | $11.35 | $20.64 | $25.29 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $30,217 | $48,321 | $57,373 |
| Hourly | $14.53 | $23.23 | $27.58 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $30,006 | $55,931 | $68,893 |
| Hourly | $14.43 | $26.89 | $33.12 |
| Eastern Annual | $24,695 | $54,677 | $69,668 |
| Hourly | $11.87 | $26.29 | $33.49 |
| Northern Annual | $31,232 | $49,005 | $57,891 |
| Hourly | $15.02 | $23.56 | $27.83 |
| Southwestern Annual | $23,888 | $44,226 | $54,395 |
| Hourly | $11.48 | $21.26 | $26.15 |
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 5,700 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 11 percent and an estmated 6,300 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities are good or favorable, as there should be about 60 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 | 5,700 | 6,300 | 1.01% | 60 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 3,100 | 3,440 | 1.06% | 34 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 370 | 450 | 2.08% | 8 |
| Santa Fe | 370 | 450 | 2.02% | 8 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 3,100 | 3,440 | 1.06% | 34 |
| Eastern | 780 | 860 | 0.92% | 8 |
| Northern | 1,500 | 1,680 | 1.15% | 18 |
| Southwestern | 440 | 540 | 2.08% | 10 |
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.
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products usually need Some College Courses.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Some College Courses | 32% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 22% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 15% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 7% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
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, | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Fashion Merchandising | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Fashion Merchandising | |
| Associate's Degree | Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Housing Dealers License | Manufactured Housing Division Regulation and Licensing Department 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4770 www.rld.state.nm.us/MHD/index.htm | 2010 | 3 |
| Manufactured Housing Repairmen License | Manufactured Housing Division Regulation and Licensing Department 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4770 www.rld.state.nm.us/MHD/index.htm | 2010 | |
| Gambling Machine Distributors | NM Gaming Control Board 4900 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505) 584-9700 www.nmgcb.org/ | 2010 | 6 |
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.
No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | * |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | 3.5% |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 0.5% |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | * |
| Construction of Buildings | * |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | * |
| Food Manufacturing | 0.6% |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | * |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | * |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 0.6% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 30.9% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | 22.1% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1.1% |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | * |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | * |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | * |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 1.1% |
| Nonstore Retailers | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1.0% |
| Rental and Leasing Services | * |
| Repair and Maintenance | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 3.9% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 3.4% |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores | * |
| Support Activities for Mining | 2.5% |
| Truck Transportation | * |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | 10.1% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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