How much does a sales representative make in Houston?
$73,030a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $35.11 an hour or $6,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.11
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 25,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $73,030Highest 10%: $138,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| Median | $73,030 | $35.11 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.34 | |
| 90th | $138,000 | $66.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for sales representatives.
| Midland, TX | $76,930 |
| Austin, TX | $74,310 |
| Odessa, TX | $65,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,940 |
| Waco, TX | $62,880 |
| Tyler, TX | $62,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $62,410 |
| Killeen, TX | $62,270 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,110 |
| Longview, TX | $61,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,740 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60,680 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,440 |
| College Station, TX | $60,050 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,990 |
| Lubbock, TX | $59,460 |
| Texarkana, TX | $58,940 |
| Sherman, TX | $58,030 |
| Victoria, TX | $56,990 |
| Brownsville, TX | $56,710 |
| Laredo, TX | $56,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $55,950 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $54,760 |
| El Paso, TX | $52,440 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $127,800 |
| Sales Representative | $101,000 |
| Security | $77,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $76,360 |
| Real Estate Broker | $64,490 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $63,090 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $58,600 |
| Travel Agent | $50,160 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $49,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $46,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $35.11 ($73,030 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $73,030 against $72,080 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,970, so Houston pays 11% more.
Where does Houston rank for sales representative pay?
90 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales representative make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.