Transportation Sales Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Transportation Sales Representative make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transportation Sales Representative in the United States is $61,976 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Transportation Sales Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,965
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,579 to $70,869
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,023
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Transportation Sales Representative Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,869 $5,906 $1,363 $34
Average $61,976 $5,165 $1,192 $30
25th Percentile $52,579 $4,382 $1,011 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Transportation Sales Representative Salaries

A Transportation Sales Representative'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Transportation Sales Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transportation Sales Representative'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): $61,322
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,978
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,873
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,759
  • Expert (over 8 years): $147,856
Levels Salary
Transport... Level Transportation Sales Representative$61,322
Sales Rep... Level Transportation Sales Representative$77,978
Sales Rep... Level Transportation Sales Representative$99,873
Sales Rep... Level Transportation Sales Representative$131,759
Sales Rep... Level Transportation Sales Representative$147,856
$61,322 0 yr
$77,978 < 2 yrs
$99,873 2-4 yrs
$131,759 5-8 yrs
$147,856 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Transportation Sales Representative 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 Transportation Sales Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,620.
  • California: $68,359.
  • Massachusetts: $67,448.

Top Paying Cities for Transportation Sales Representatives

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: $78,170
  • San Francisco: $77,314
  • Oakland: $75,685

What Skills Can Increase a Transportation Sales Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.23% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Inside Sales (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Selling products or services remotely via phone, email, and other digital channels.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.23%
Inside Sales 1.74%
Work Ethic 1.48%
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 a Transportation Sales Representative's salary.
  • Sales Development: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Development
$70,652
14%
Prioritization
$69,413
12%
Sales and Marketing
$68,793
11%
Insurance Sales
$68,793
11%
Sales Training
$68,793
11%
Salesforce
$68,173
10%
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Transportation Sales Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transportation Sales Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Transportation Sales Representative positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transportation Sales Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transportation Sales Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$80,569$39.030%
Aerospace & Defense$74,371$36.020%
Biotechnology$68,173$33.010%

How Education impacts a Transportation Sales Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Transportation Sales Representatives enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Transportation Sales Representative with a Associate's Degree is between $59,706 and $65,178).

Transportation Sales Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Transportation Sales Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 17.0%
Associates 9.7%
Bachelors 63.4%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Transportation Sales Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transportation Sales Representative'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 Transportation Sales Representative

Salaries for a Transportation Sales Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,261 in 2023 to around $60,548 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transportation Sales Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transportation Sales Representative Over Time

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2024 $60,827
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    Columbus, OH

    Ferretti Search | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Bone Dry Roofing | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Superior Life | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Sears | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Transportation Sales Representative

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Transportation Sales Representative?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Transportation Sales Representative roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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