Will AI replace Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products?AI replacement risk 46% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$72,080
25th–75th pct. $50,470–$99,640
Top pay (est.)
$178,800
Top 10% $137,550
Pay in 5 years
$82,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$94,900est.
$81,600–$110,100
Outlook score
43/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
46%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.9%
100K openings / yr
Will AI replace Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products? AI replacement risk
46%
Moderate
Ranked #465 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, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Selling or Influencing OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersThinking Creatively
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable 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.