How much does a sales representative make in Memphis?
$96,940a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $46.61 an hour or $8,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.61
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 285
- Jobs in the area
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,480Median: $96,940Highest 10%: $179,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 25th | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| Median | $96,940 | $46.61 | |
| 75th | $132,300 | $63.61 | |
| 90th | $179,800 | $86.44 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for sales representatives.
| Cleveland, TN | $109,700 |
| Nashville, TN | $99,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $96,130 |
| Kingsport, TN | $94,130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $84,000 |
| Jackson, TN | $81,530 |
| Clarksville, TN | $80,120 |
| Morristown, TN | $79,470 |
| Johnson City, TN | $72,330 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $81,120 |
| Sales Representative | $61,430 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,140 |
| Security | $58,500 |
| Real Estate Broker | $52,570 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $49,010 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $46,490 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $40,560 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $39,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $46.61 ($96,940 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $96,940 against $104,900 nationally, 8% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $94,450, so Memphis pays 3% more.
Where does Memphis rank for sales representative pay?
137 of 285 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales representative make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,800 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.