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 $57.76 an hour or $10,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.76
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 285
- Jobs in the area
- 4,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| 25th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| Median | $120,100 | $57.76 | |
| 75th | $179,600 | $86.34 | |
| 90th | $211,600 | $101.73 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| 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 $57.76 ($120,100 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $120,100 against $104,900 nationally, 15% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $92,940, so Washington pays 29% more.
Where does Washington rank for sales representative pay?
52 of 285 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales representative make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,600 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.