Salary distribution
Where Texas sales managers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Sales Managers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 120 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $125,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 33 | $80,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 38 | $122,491 |
| Level III — experienced | 22 | $172,369 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 15 | $249,960 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Sales Managers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Senior Manager, Technical Business Development | 6 | $193,700 |
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | Sales Manager | 3 | $200,000 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | Practitioner Sales Manager L2 | 3 | $147,306 |
| PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, INC. | Associate Vice President “ Digital Consulting | 2 | $213,750 |
| WISE EQUATION SOLUTIONS INC. | Sales and Operations Manager | 2 | $660,078 |
| IBM Corporation | VP, Sales Planning and Operations | 2 | $308,760 |
| Letco Medical, LLC | Equipment Sales Consultant | 2 | $130,000 |
| Proton Products Inc. | Metal Market Development and Sales Manager | 2 | $110,000 |
| Bechtel Energy Inc. | Global Manager of Business Development, LNG Business Line | 2 | $260,808 |
| SIEMENS ENERGY, INC. | Sales Director Latin America | 2 | $142,326 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at SOULSUM LLC$120,078AustinDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475754
- Sales Manager at TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC$239,230PlanoDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25330-439149
- Associate Vice President “ Digital Consulting at PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, INC.$202,500PlanoDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-403444
- District Account Manager at Nalco Company LLC$173,000HoustonDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-394403
- Senior Manager, Technical Business Development at Amazon Web Services, Inc.$155,501DallasDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-386297
- SALES MANAGER at FAYMAN FOOD GROUP LLC$250,000HOUSTONDecided Nov 7, 2025I-203-25273-347927
- Sales and Operations Manager at WISE EQUATION SOLUTIONS INC.$120,078Liberty HillDecided Nov 6, 2025I-200-25272-341204
- Sales Manager at Elighters Management Inc$118,123PlanoDecided Nov 6, 2025I-203-25272-342248
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Sales Managers pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Sales Managers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 50 certified offers. The most common variant is Sales Manager at a median of $84,500.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Manager | TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | 22 | $84,500 |
| Senior Manager, Technical Business Development | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 12 | $167,489 |
| Director, Practice Leader | Elasticsearch, Inc. | 6 | $190,785 |
| Sales Director | SDLG North America Corp. | 4 | $129,179 |
| Sales and Operations Manager | WISE EQUATION SOLUTIONS INC. | 3 | $122,491 |
| Business Development Manager, North America | Infravision, Inc. | 3 | $160,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Sales Managers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 118 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $147,306.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 57 | $147,306 |
| Retail and wholesale | Letco Medical, LLC | 19 | $118,144 |
| Manufacturing | Proton Products Inc. | 17 | $122,306 |
| Professional services | Bechtel Energy Inc. | 16 | $139,107 |
| Finance and insurance | Adyen N.V. | 4 | $96,502 |
| Energy and utilities | Nalco Company LLC | 2 | $224,000 |
| Healthcare | Cariloop, Inc. | 1 | $74,873 |
| Transportation and logistics | Flix North America Inc. | 1 | $75,000 |
| Real estate | TEXAS INTERNATIONAL REALTY LLC | 1 | $91,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Persuasion
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
- 02
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- 03
Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
- 04
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- 05
Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
- 06
Determine price schedules and discount rates.
- 07
Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
- 08
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for sales managers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$141,430
- Dallas$137,130
- Houston$131,040
- San Antonio$119,870
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Sales Managers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Sales Managers in Texas is $132,250.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Sales Managers?
- The Texas median is -5.8% versus the BLS national figure of $140,418.
- Is Sales Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Sales Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.