How much does a sales representative make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $35.93 an hour or $6,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.93
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 7,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,640 | $20.98 | |
| 25th | $56,600 | $27.21 | |
| Median | $74,730 | $35.93 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $157,100 | $75.50 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for sales representatives.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
| Travel Agent | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $35.93 ($74,730 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $74,730 against $72,080 nationally, 4% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $80,010, so Washington pays 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for sales representative pay?
68 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales representative make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,100 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.