📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Sales Representative Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$69,901
per year
Median
$57,504
per year
Hourly
$33.61
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,456
25th Percentile — Junior$54,354
50th Percentile — Median$57,504
75th Percentile — Senior$96,874
90th Percentile — Top Earners$115,202
💡 Top-earning Sales Representatives in Texas make up to $115,202 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$60.9k
2021
$62.6k
2022
$64.3k
2023
$66.1k
2024
$68.0k
2025
$69.9k
2026
📈 Sales Representative salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.8% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Sales Representative Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $67,804 -3.0% High
San Antonio $62,911 -10.0% High
Dallas $69,202 -1.0% High
Austin $75,493 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $67,105 -4.0% High
El Paso $57,319 -18.0% High
Arlington $67,804 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $60,814 -13.0% High
Plano $71,299 +2.0% High
Laredo $55,921 -20.0% High
Lubbock $57,319 -18.0% High
Garland $66,406 -5.0% High
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Sales Representative Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Sales Representatives. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $69,901 per year, Texas's Sales Representative salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $35,456–$54,354, while experienced Sales Representatives can command $96,874–$115,202.

Looking ahead, the Sales Representative profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Sales Representative salary in Texas is $69,901 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $73,580.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Sales Representatives the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Sales Representative employment.
  • At $69,901/year, Texas Sales Representative salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $73,580/year.