BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Sales Managers in Texas

$154,120 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$74.1 per hour

▼ 6.2% below U.S. average20th of 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$154,120per year
Median$136,020per year
Hourly$74.1per hour
10th – 90th percentile$68,750 – $268,450per year

Sales Managers Pay Range in Texas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$68,750
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$96,450
  • 50th Percentile — Median$136,020
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$193,630
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$268,450

Half of Sales Managers in Texas earn more than $136,020. The top 10% make $268,450 or more, while entry-level workers start around $68,750.

Sales Managers in Texas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Texas ranks 20th of 50 states for Sales Managers pay, at $154,120 per year (6.2% below the U.S. average of $164,350).
  • 76,010 people work as Sales Managers in Texas — 11.9% of all U.S. Sales Managers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.32: Sales Managers jobs are more concentrated in Texas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,750; the top 10% earn over $268,450.
  • Hourly equivalent: $74.1 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $239,740.
  • Among management jobs in Texas, Chief Executives pays the most ($310,660).

Sales Managers Job Market in Texas

Key factors affecting compensation

Texas's key industries are Energy, Technology, Healthcare, and its job market is rated strong. Sales Managers here earn $154,120 on average, placing the state 20th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (U.S. = 1.00), a Texas salary of $154,120 is roughly equivalent to $162,232 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Minnesota ($160,560), California ($160,260), Arizona ($158,700) are the closest alternatives for Sales Managers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Sales Managers salary in Texas?

The average Sales Managers salary in Texas is $154,120 per year (median $136,020), which is 6.2% below the national average of $164,350.

How does Texas rank for Sales Managers pay?

Texas ranks 20th out of 50 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($239,740/yr).

How much do entry-level Sales Managers make in Texas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Sales Managers in Texas earn about $68,750 per year and the 25th percentile is $96,450.

How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Texas?

About $74.1 per hour, based on the $154,120 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Sales Managers work in Texas?

BLS counts 76,010 Sales Managers jobs in Texas (OEWS May 2025).

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