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SOC 41-0000·Sales & Related
Sales and Related Occupations
Median wage
$45,530
10-yr outlook
−2.0%by 2032
Openings / year
113,232
Workers in NY
772,290
How pay grows with experience
Sales and Related Occupations — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,695 |
| Median (typical) | $45,530 |
| Experienced | $94,151 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Sales and Related Occupations — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $57,013 |
| Long Island | $43,941 |
| Hudson Valley | $40,075 |
| Capital Region | $37,796 |
| Finger Lakes | $37,101 |
| Central New York | $37,009 |
| Western New York | $36,897 |
| Southern Tier | $36,374 |
| Mohawk Valley | $35,762 |
| North Country | $35,650 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Sales & Related) and pay more than a Sales and Related Occupations. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45,638 median (+$107) · +6.3% by 2032
- Parts Salespersons$46,561 median (+$1,031) · −2.3% by 2032
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47,850 median (+$2,320) · +0.2% by 2032
- Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$50,421 median (+$4,891) · +53.7% by 2032
- Travel Agents$51,326 median (+$5,796) · +10.0% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58,700 median (+$13,170) · −5.0% by 2032
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