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Associate sales representative salary

Average associate sales representative salary

$51,007

$24.52 hourly rate

Entry-level associate sales representative salary
$37,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Associate Sales Representative Salary

The average salary for an Associate Sales Representative is approximately $51,007 per year or about $25 per hour in the United States. This salary can fluctuate based on various factors, including experience, location, and the industry in which one is employed.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically earn less, while those with several years of experience may command higher salaries. For instance, an Associate Sales Representative with 5-10 years of experience can expect to see a notable increase in compensation as they develop their skills and contribute more significantly to their organization.

Highest Paying States and Cities

To maximize earning potential, consider relocating to states or cities known for higher salaries in this role. Locations such as California and New York often offer competitive pay due to the cost of living and demand for sales professionals.

Opportunities for Advancement

There are various paths for advancement within sales, including moving up to senior sales roles or transitioning into management positions. Continuous learning and networking can significantly enhance career prospects in this field.

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Verint$72,527
Pearl Insurance$52,000

Associate sales representative salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level associate sales representative$40,800$19.61
Mid-level associate sales representative$52,600$25.27
Senior-level associate sales representative$84,000$40.37

Average associate sales representative salary by state

The average associate sales representative salary in Massachusetts, Washington, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average associate sales representative salary states are Kentucky, Louisiana, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for associate sales representatives

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$59,156$28.44
2Michigan$56,833$27.32
3Connecticut$56,294$27.06
4Wisconsin$56,167$27.00
5Massachusetts$64,980$31.24
6Indiana$52,853$25.41
7Pennsylvania$51,038$24.54
8New Jersey$52,869$25.42
9Rhode Island$56,452$27.14
10Minnesota$57,663$27.72
11New Hampshire$50,770$24.41
12Alabama$50,619$24.34
13Washington$59,186$28.45
14Oregon$56,384$27.11
15Virginia$55,847$26.85
16California$52,369$25.18
17South Carolina$51,186$24.61
18New York$51,258$24.64
19Ohio$47,442$22.81
20Illinois$48,430$23.28
21Nevada$49,709$23.90
22Colorado$50,170$24.12
23Montana$48,938$23.53
24Wyoming$49,264$23.68
25North Dakota$48,638$23.38
26Arkansas$46,604$22.41
27New Mexico$49,469$23.78
28Florida$44,272$21.28
29Texas$45,006$21.64
30North Carolina$43,279$20.81
31Utah$44,327$21.31
32South Dakota$46,673$22.44
33Nebraska$45,997$22.11
34Maryland$46,131$22.18
35Arizona$42,927$20.64
36Missouri$45,212$21.74
37Oklahoma$45,036$21.65
38Alaska$47,831$23.00
39Delaware$44,270$21.28
40Kansas$43,958$21.13
41Vermont$45,266$21.76
42West Virginia$34,960$16.81
43Idaho$41,504$19.95
44Georgia$42,628$20.49
45Iowa$39,793$19.13
46Kentucky$37,922$18.23
47Louisiana$37,433$18.00
48Tennessee$34,562$16.62
49Mississippi$33,931$16.31
50Hawaii$37,051$17.81
51District of Columbia$41,066$19.74
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Highest paying cities for associate sales representatives

The highest-paying cities for associate sales representatives are Boston, MA, Seattle, WA, and Minneapolis, MN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$64,794$31.15
2Seattle, WA$59,479$28.60
3Minneapolis, MN$57,778$27.78
4Detroit, MI$57,068$27.44
5Portland, OR$56,084$26.96
6Hartford, CT$55,816$26.83
7Richmond, VA$55,501$26.68
8San Francisco, CA$54,191$26.05
9Hoboken, NJ$52,827$25.40
10Deer Park, NY$51,563$24.79
11Philadelphia, PA$51,521$24.77
12Columbia, SC$51,458$24.74
13Colorado Springs, CO$50,264$24.17
14Albuquerque, NM$49,687$23.89
15Cleveland, OH$48,624$23.38
16Chicago, IL$48,621$23.38
17Baltimore, MD$46,371$22.29
18San Antonio, TX$45,086$21.68
19Oklahoma City, OK$45,053$21.66
20Miami, FL$44,610$21.45

Associate sales representative salary details

An associate sales representative's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average associate sales representative salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an associate sales representative's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
75th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28
Average$51,007$4,251$25
25th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
10th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18

Highest paying associate sales representative jobs

The highest paying types of associate sales representatives are medical sales representative, specialty sales representative, and outside sales representative.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Business Development Representative$47,240$3,937$22.71269,704
Sales Development Representative$51,504$4,292$24.76199,588
Sales Representative Internship$34,556$2,880$16.61225,580
Sales Support Representative$38,310$3,193$18.42319,292
Outbound Sales Representative$45,723$3,810$21.98240,781
Retail Sales Representative$37,907$3,159$18.22391,763

Top companies hiring associate sales representatives now:

  1. Stryker jobs (71)
  2. Smith & Nephew jobs (50)
  3. Abercrombie & Fitch Co jobs (28)
  4. Northwestern Mutual jobs (17)
  5. Bioventus jobs (71)

Which companies pay associate sales representatives the most?

Associate sales representative salaries at Verint and Globus Medical are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average associate sales representative salary at companies like General Electric and Stryker are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Verint$72,527$34.87
2Globus Medical$65,714$31.59
3General Electric$63,560$30.56
4Stryker$60,913$29.29
5Intertek$60,561$29.12
6Integra LifeSciences$57,507$27.65
7Steris$56,694$27.26
8Applied Medical Technology Inc.$56,607$27.21
9Smith & Nephew$55,995$26.92
10Lockheed Martin$55,367$26.62
11Medtronic$54,951$26.42
12Cardiovascular Systems$54,385$26.15
13Eversource Energy$54,277$26.09
14Peco Foods$54,183$26.05
15American Electric Power$53,568$25.75
16Baxter International$53,445$25.69
17Danaher$53,049$25.50
18Myriad Genetics$52,052$25.02
19Bioventus$52,039$25.02
20Pearl Insurance$52,000$25.00

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Associate Sales Representative salary by industry

The average associate sales representative salary varies across industries:

  • The average associate sales representative salary in the health care industry is $56,246, the highest of any industry.
  • The average associate sales representative salary in the finance industry is $52,383.
  • Associate sales representatives in the retail industry earn an average salary of $41,758, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for associate sales representatives

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$56,246$27.04
2Manufacturing$52,383$25.18
3Insurance$43,143$20.74
4Retail$41,758$20.08

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Associate sales representative salary trends

The average associate sales representative salary has risen by $7,009 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average associate sales representative earned $43,998 annually, but today, they earn $51,007 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for associate sales representatives over the last decade.

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Average associate sales representative salary over time

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Associate sales representative salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$51,000$24.52+3.4%
2024$49,200$23.68+2.4%
2023$48,100$23.12+2.6%
2022$46,800$22.51-0.3%
2021$47,000$22.57+2.5%

Recently added associate sales representative salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Smith & NephewTrauma Associate Sales RepresentativeCleveland, OH06/30/2025$60,000
Smith & NephewTrauma Associate Sales RepresentativeDenver, CO06/30/2025$60,000
Smith & NephewTrauma Associate Sales RepresentativeSyracuse, NY06/30/2025$60,000
Smith & NephewReconstruction Associate Sales RepresentativeSeattle, WA06/30/2025$60,000
Smith & NephewSports Medicine Associate Sales RepresentativeMinneapolis, MN06/30/2025$50,000
Amneal PharmaceuticalsAssociate Sales Representative-Endocrinology NationalBridgewater, NJ06/29/2025$60,000
Pediatric Emergency StandardsAssociate Sales RepresentativeDavie, FL06/28/2025$75,000
DanaherAssociate Sales RepresentativeTampa, FL06/27/2025$85,000
MedtronicAssociate Remote Sales RepresentativeKansas City, MO06/27/2025$45,000
MedtronicAssociate Remote Sales RepresentativeNew York, NY06/27/2025$45,000

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