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Your Earning potential as a medical sales rep

A medical sales representative’s salary can vary based on their experience, role and even the size of their company. We’ll explore some options that could impact your salary as an entry-level medical device sales representative.

Avg. Entry Compensation*

$95,057

Overall Job Placement*

82%

Graduate from MSC in

10 WEEKS

*2021 MedReps Salary Survey

**Placement rate calculated as of March 1, 2026 by dividing the total number of placed graduates from currently active programs by the total number of graduates from currently active programs.

Medical device sales is an exciting and rewarding industry. As a medical device sales rep, you have countless opportunities to improve the quality of life for patients across the nation. Even as an entry-level sales rep, you’ll be able to earn a competitive salary.

MEDICAL SALES REPS COMPENSATION

According to the 2021 MedReps Salary Survey, the average base salary for medical sales reps has increased by roughly $5,000 from 2019 to 2021. As of 2021, the average base salary for a medical device sales rep is $97,383.
 
This base salary combined with an average commission of $97,303 can bring the average salary of a medical device sales rep to $194,686
Chart of the average base salary, commission and total salary of medical device sales reps from 2019 to 2021. According to the 2021 MedReps Salary Survey, the average base salary in 2019 was $90,333, the average commission was $83,542, and the total was $165,716. In 2020, the average base salary was $92,634, the average commission was $98,186, and the total was $180,146. In 2021, the average base salary was $97,383, the average commission was $97,303, and the total was $177,993.00. This information was pulled from the 2021 MedReps Salary Survey.

Average total compensation (base + commission + bonus) based on average years of experience and sales title.

Income by Experience

The more years of experience a medical sales rep gains, the more their salary can increase. In as little as 2 years, a medical device sales rep’s base salary can increase by roughly $37,000. This figure continues to increase as reps gain more experience and clientele. 

Chart of average salary for medical device sales reps by year. Reps with less than 2 years of experience earn an average of $106,132. Med sales reps with 2 to 5 years of experience earn an average of $142,815. Reps with 6 to 10 years of experience earn an average of $179,490. Reps with 11 or more years earn an average of $209,266. This information was pulled from the 2021 MedReps Salary Survey.

Income based on a survey of 2,000 employed medical sales professionals with an average of 12.78 years of experience.

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Average Compensation Based on Age

Sales reps going into their 30s see a significant income jump, and it is this age group earning the highest commissions. Reps in their 40s report the highest total income, despite making a lower base salary than those in their 50s and 60s.

Once reps have ten years of experience (most do in their 30s), additional experience does not affect income as much as it does in earlier stages of a career in medical sales.

Ages 20-30

Base
$62,679
Commission
$52,698
Total Avg. Compensation
$110,099

Ages 31-40

Base
$93,233
Commission
$88,744
Total Avg. Compensation
$170,459

Ages 41-50

Base
$113,925
Commission
$84,882
Total Avg. Compensation
$189,809

Highest Among Age Groups

income By Employer Size

  • Manufacturer
  • Distributor
  • Service Provider

Large (1,000+ full-time employees)

  • $186,202
  • $183,691
  • $131,556

Medium (51-999 full-time employees)

  • $172,854
  • $121,817
  • $152,508

Small (50 or fewer full-time employees)

  • $174,686
  • $142,217
  • $129,579

50% of reps work for large manufacturers.

No matter the size of the company, those who work for manufacturers report the highest income.

Nearly 2,000 employed medical sales professionals took the salary report survey in March 2021.

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Income by Company Size

Although medical device sales reps in smaller companies earn a higher base salary, those in medium and large companies earn more in bonuses and commissions.

Chart of the average base pay, bonuses and commission, and total salary based on company size. Small companies, those with less than 50 full-time employees, earned an average base pay of $122,938, an average bonus and commission were $67,532, and a total of $188,545. Medium companies, those with 51 to 999 full-time employees, earned an average base pay of $101,242, an average bonus and commission of $85,246, and a total of $180,730. Large companies, those with more than 1000 employees, earned an average base pay of $95,275, an average bonus and commission of $105,211, and a total of $188,359. This information was pulled from the 2021 MedReps Salary Survey.

Income by Gender

Chart of the average base pay, commission, and total salary based on gender. On average, males earned a base pay of $87,579, $110,795 in commissions, and a total salary of $178,217. On average, females earned a base pay of $109,615, $92,463 in commissions, and a total salary of $178,217.

71% of medical device sales reps are male while 29% are female. While there is a pay gap between the two, the total average salary gap is beginning to close.

Why Train to Be a Medical Sales Rep at MSC?

Our comprehensive programs combine hands-on labs with virtual reality to equip our students with the skills to stand out from experienced sales reps. We’ll help you gain industry certifications, make connections, prepare for your upcoming interview and more. Our career services team works with you for a full year after graduation to help you land your first job in medical device sales.  

More than 2,100+ hiring managers prefer our graduates for their open positions. As of 2025, we’ve helped 5,100+ graduates find work in their new industry.   

Ready to break into the medical device sales industry? Explore our program options or apply today. 

medical sales reps love their jobs

Job Satisfaction – 82% very or somewhat satisfied with their job

  • 37% very satisfied
  • 45% somewhat satisfied
  • 13% somewhat dissatisfied
  • 5% very dissatisfied

Income Satisfaction – 78% very or somewhat satisfied with their income

  • 28% very satisfied
  • 50% somewhat satisfied
  • 15% somewhat dissatisfied
  • 7% very dissatisfied

All data shown on this page is based on The 2021 MedReps Medical Sales Salary Report.

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