Entry Level Technical Sales Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Technical Sales make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Technical Sales in the United States is $81,308 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Entry Level Technical Sales's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,072
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,189 to $87,989
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,798
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Entry Level Technical Sales Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,989 $7,332 $1,692 $42
Average $81,308 $6,776 $1,564 $39
25th Percentile $73,189 $6,099 $1,407 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Technical Sales Salaries

An Entry Level Technical Sales's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Technical Sales Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Technical Sales's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,872
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,813
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,611
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,880
  • Expert (over 8 years): $183,504
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Technical Sales$81,872
Product M... Level Entry Level Technical Sales$111,813
Product M... Level Entry Level Technical Sales$134,611
Product M... Level Entry Level Technical Sales$149,880
Product M... Level Entry Level Technical Sales$183,504
$81,872 0 yr
$111,813 < 2 yrs
$134,611 2-4 yrs
$149,880 5-8 yrs
$183,504 > 8 yrs
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How Do Entry Level Technical Sales Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Technical Sales. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,025.
  • California: $89,683.
  • Massachusetts: $88,488.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Technical Sales

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $102,554
  • San Francisco: $101,431
  • Oakland: $99,294

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Technical Sales's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.3% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Product Marketing (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Product marketing is a process of promoting and selling a product to a customer. Also product marketing is defined as being the intermediary function between product development and increasing brand awareness. For example, product management deals with the basics of product development within a firm, whereas product marketing deals with marketing the product to prospects, customers, and others. Product marketing, as a job function within a firm, also differs from other marketing jobs such as social media marketing, marketing communications ("marcom"), online marketing, advertising, marketing strategy, and public relations, although product marketers may use channels such as online for outbound marketing for their product. A product market is something that is referred to when pitching a new product to the general public. Product market definition focuses on a narrow statement: the product type, customer needs (functional needs), customer type, and geographic area.
  • Software Development (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.3%
Product Marketing 1.88%
Software Development 1.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Level Technical Sales's salary.
  • Use Cases: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Use Cases
$91,065
12%
Fintech
$88,626
9%
Alignment
$87,813
8%
Business Requirements
$87,813
8%
Go To Market
$87,000
7%
Data Science
$87,000
7%
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Entry Level Technical Sales Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Technical Sales roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Technical Sales positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Technical Sales as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Technical Sales

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$89,439$43.010%
Energy & Utilities$89,439$43.010%
Financial Services$89,439$43.010%
Pharmaceuticals$89,439$43.010%
Software & Networking$89,439$43.010%

Entry Level Technical Sales Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Technical Sales's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Technical Sales

Salaries for an Entry Level Technical Sales can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,614 in 2023 to around $86,372 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Technical Sales salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Technical Sales Over Time

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$87,242
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  • Buckeye BBC

    Columbus, OH

    Buckeye BBC | Columbus, OH

    Company DescriptionFull - Time Entry - Level Customer Service Rep - Hiring ASAP. DefaultHybrid Online/In-personFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe are a growing... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Almega Management Group, INC.

    Columbus, OH

    Almega Management Group, INC. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. We are a growing marketing and sales company partnered with AT&T, focused on customer acquisition, professional developme... more

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  • Germain Automotive

    Columbus, OH

    Germain Automotive | Columbus, OH

    Automotive Sales Consultant - MAZDA WEST. Join a tight-knit, growing team where your effort directly shapes your income no seniority waiting list, no cap o... more

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  • Infinity Business Group

    Columbus, OH

    Infinity Business Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Are you ready to seize an opportunity that will propel your career forward. Infinity Business Group is on the hunt for to... more

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  • Symmetry

    Columbus, OH

    Symmetry | Columbus, OH

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  • Peltier Melzer Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Peltier Melzer Inc | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Entry-Level Sales Representative. Peltier Melzer Inc. | 6065 Frantz Rd #205, Dublin, OH 43017. Ready to launch a career i... more

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FAQ about Entry Level Technical Sales

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Technical Sales?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Technical Sales roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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