Sales Managers Salary (2025)
Based on 637,080 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $73,170 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $100,360 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $148,270 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $207,340 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $290,540 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$73K
25th
$100K
Median
$148K
75th
$207K
90th
$291K
Highest Paying States for Sales Managers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $239,740 |
| Massachusetts | $201,180 |
| Colorado | $200,720 |
| Virginia | $195,390 |
| New Jersey | $190,770 |
| Washington | $187,460 |
| Connecticut | $175,420 |
| Oregon | $170,570 |
| Georgia | $170,360 |
| Kansas | $168,320 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Sales Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $239,740 per year, while Kansas has an average of $168,320 — a difference of $71,420. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Sales Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 637,080 workers were employed as Sales Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $164,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-2022