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Job outlook for wholesale managers in the United States
Are wholesale manager jobs in demand?
Wholesale manager job and salary trends over time
Wholesale manager jobs over time
Wholesale manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,182 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,361 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,371 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,443 | 0.00% |
Average wholesale manager salary over time
Wholesale manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,602 | $36.35 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $72,995 | $35.09 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $71,266 | $34.26 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $69,390 | $33.36 | --0.3% |
| 2021 | $69,597 | $33.46 | +2.5% |
Wholesale manager jobs by state
Most common states for wholesale managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 80 | 12% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 45 | 5% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 37 | 5% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 506 | 4% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 312 | 4% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 259 | 4% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 244 | 4% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,050 | 3% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 528 | 3% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 384 | 3% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 309 | 3% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 307 | 3% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 260 | 3% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 258 | 3% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 246 | 3% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 218 | 3% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 152 | 3% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 147 | 3% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 111 | 3% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 101 | 3% |
Most common cities for wholesale managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $106,661 |
| 2 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $75,718 |
| 3 | New York | 1 | 0% | $100,004 |
| 4 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $79,663 |
Wholesale Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of wholesale manager experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
San Francisco State University
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What Wholesale Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.
Professor of International BusinessSan Francisco State University
Department of International Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Wholesale Managers?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Analytical skills (ability to gather data, clean it, analyze it, write-up results and present on what the meaning of the analysis suggests for action (the last one is most important--"what does it really mean?"
-Some experience and skills with coding in any language (at the moment, Python or C++ are preferred, though Ruby on Rails is also good)
-Deep spreadsheet skills (pivot tables and macros, as examples).
-Relational database skills, including programming (e.g., MySQL)
-Data mining
-AI/Machine Learning experience
What skills will help Wholesale Managers earn the most?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Previous internship/practicum experience in the industry
-Ability to identify and solve problems in an effective manner
-Ability to deploy design/creativity tools in the service of finding and solving problems
-Evidence of ability to manage in the relevant non-English language(s)
-Prior job experience/deep training in a related area
-Prior experience/training managing people/teams
-Ability/experience in working in a team and concretely increasing the team's performance in measurable ways
-Ability to speak with and relate well to people at all levels of an organization, including below, peers, above, and outsiders
-Skills (deep) in working in other cultures and respecting the values and conventions of that culture. Multiple cultures would be worth more
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Wholesale Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Wholesale Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.