How to become Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveleducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
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
How to become Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
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)
Career path and how to earn more as Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
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.