How Much Does a Medical Device Rep Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$104,920
Medical device reps in the U.S. earn a median of $104,920 a year, or $50.44 an hour. Half of medical device reps earn more than $104,920 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $200,440.
Pay percentiles for medical device reps
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25.29 | $52,600 |
| 25th | $36.07 | $75,030 |
| 50th (median) | $50.44 | $104,920 |
| 75th | $76.04 | $158,160 |
| 90th | $96.37 | $200,440 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (SOC 41-4011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for medical device reps
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $135,000 | $64.91 | +29% |
| New Jersey | $131,360 | $63.15 | +25% |
| Kansas | $130,850 | $62.91 | +25% |
| New York | $129,410 | $62.21 | +23% |
| Georgia | $128,850 | $61.95 | +23% |
| Virginia | $128,270 | $61.67 | +22% |
| Washington | $127,390 | $61.24 | +21% |
| Hawaii | $126,110 | $60.63 | +20% |
| Michigan | $125,650 | $60.41 | +20% |
| North Carolina | $125,370 | $60.27 | +19% |
| United States | $104,920 | $50.44 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many medical device reps are there?
BLS counts about 284,800 medical device reps employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products”. The most jobs are in Texas (44,400), California (27,590) and Florida (19,840).
The mean (average) annual wage is $119,730, higher than the median of $104,920.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,743
- Biweekly
- $4,035
- Weekly
- $2,018
- Daily (8 hours)
- $404
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do medical device reps make an hour?
The median hourly wage for medical device reps is $50.44. The middle 50% earn between $36.07 and $76.04 an hour.
Which state pays medical device reps the most?
Colorado has the highest median wage for medical device reps at $135,000, +29% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for medical device reps?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of medical device reps earn less than $52,600 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.