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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing in Illinois earned a median of $73,510 a year ($35.34 an hour) in May 2025, 2% above the national median of $72,080; 51,310 were employed there, ranking #16 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $73,510 | $72,080 |
| Mean annual wage | $83,240 | $82,530 |
| Median hourly wage | $35.34 | $34.65 |
| 10th percentile | $44,130 | $39,090 |
| 25th percentile | $56,070 | $50,470 |
| 75th percentile | $99,580 | $99,640 |
| 90th percentile | $134,030 | $137,550 |
| Employment | 51,310 | 1,238,190 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.414 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.06 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.