According to Forbes.com’s article Near The Head Of The Salary Class, one of the “surprising” 6 figure jobs is that of a sales representative. Surprising? As most of you know, a strong salesperson can easily make 6 figures in most industries. The main point regarding sales (and many other positions) is that you have to pay your dues.
Nonetheless, Forbes listed this information in their slide show regarding the sales rep position:
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Sell goods, for wholesalers or manufacturers, to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Top 10% Wage: $101,030
Median Wage: $49,610
Total No. Of Jobs: 1,488,990Best-Paying Industry: Other financial investment activities
Top-Paying Metro: Danbury, Ct.
I am surprised that Danbury is the top metro. I’ve been there a few times but I had no idea.