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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in California

Sales representatives for technical and scientific products sell specialized goods like laboratory equipment, electronics, or engineering materials to businesses and wholesalers. They work for manufacturers or wholesale distributors, applying knowledge of biology, chemistry, engineering, or electronics to match products with customer needs In California the median pay is $124,220 a year, 18% above the national median of $104,920.

$124,220median pay in California, per year
$80,300–$164,170middle half earn
27,590employed in California
$104,920U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California

676open roles like this on employer career sites, 149 in California or remote
94employers hiring
230posted in the last 7 days
Remote · NE · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingPersuasionActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionService OrientationCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematics (knowledge)Production and Processing

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Licenses and training in California

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O*NET-SOC 41-4011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.