Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
SOC Code: 41-4011 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
Advertisement
Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $71,822 | $145,018 | $218,192 | $291,387 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $67,662 | $112,216 | $156,749 | $201,302 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $86,237 | $124,218 | $162,178 | $200,158 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $88,150 | $124,530 | $160,930 | $197,309 |
| Monroe, MI | $71,656 | $112,320 | $152,984 | $193,648 |
| Merced, CA | $79,498 | $117,499 | $155,480 | $193,482 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $65,083 | $107,619 | $150,155 | $192,691 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $71,323 | $111,197 | $151,091 | $190,965 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,582 | $105,643 | $145,704 | $185,765 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,773 | $112,902 | $149,032 | $185,162 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Genscript USA, Inc. | 17 | $94,113 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 14 | $118,746 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 12 | $146,938 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 5 | $103,105 |
| ST. JUDE MEDICAL SC, INC. | 5 | $82,200 |
| Vazyme International LLC | 5 | $27,098,800 |
| GenScript USA Inc. | 4 | $81,874 |
| SurgiCor LLC | 4 | $70,336 |
| Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc. | 4 | $152,514 |
| Strand Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | 4 | $142,074 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | $99,995 |
| 2021 | 16 | $87,621 |
| 2022 | 19 | $110,006 |
| 2023 | 75 | $94,039 |
| 2024 | 132 | $96,986 |
| 2025 | 175 | $877,525 |
| 2026 | 22 | $117,542 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Persuasion | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Negotiation | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Active Learning | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 4.3 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Administration and Management | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.0 |
| Administrative | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 39.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 30.5% |
| High school diploma | 14.4% |
| Some college | 13.8% |
| Master's degree | 1.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
- Emphasize product features, based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
- Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
- Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
- Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
- Provide customers with ongoing technical support.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Amazon Web Services AWS software Apache Hadoop Google Analytics Google Workspace software HubSpot software IBM SPSS Statistics Intuit QuickBooks Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Azure software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project
Advertisement
Looking for an H-1B immigration attorney?
Find experienced immigration lawyers in our attorney directory.