Will AI replace Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel?AI replacement risk 63% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$69,990
25th–75th pct. $47,670–$100,480
Top pay (est.)
$193,500
Top 10% $148,840
Pay in 5 years
$79,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$90,000est.
$77,400–$104,500
Outlook score
49/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
116K openings / yr
Will AI replace Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel? AI replacement risk
63%
High
Ranked #678 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Selling or Influencing OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersProcessing Information
Important abilities
Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.