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Sales Managers

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Sales Managers

National Avg Annual Salary

$160,930

National Avg Hourly Wage

$77.37

National Total Employment

603,710

Top Metro Avg Salary

$244,410

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Highest Paying State

New York leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $251,500.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 108,120 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ shows an average annual salary of $244,410.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 40,990 jobs.

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Top States for Sales Managers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New York NY $251,500 35,160 Open
Delaware DE $199,560 1,070 Open
Colorado CO $195,210 9,520 Open
New Jersey NJ $190,380 18,110 Open
Massachusetts MA $189,290 13,950 Open
Washington WA $186,810 10,010 Open
Virginia VA $181,460 9,520 Open
Connecticut CT $170,720 9,660 Open
District of Columbia DC $169,140 1,470 Open
Georgia GA $167,400 18,110 Open

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