What are the main factors that influence an Associate Area Sales Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Area Sales Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Area Sales Manager roles, with salaries approximately 32% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Area Sales Manager's salary?

An Associate Area Sales Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $98,171 for beginners, reaching about $128,244 at mid-level, and approach $193,478 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Area Sales Manager?

Associate Area Sales Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Area Sales Manager roles are District of Columbia $142,173, California $141,634, Massachusetts $139,746. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Area Sales Manager roles make?

Salaries for Associate Area Sales Manager level roles vary by specialization: Area Commercial Property Manager: $177,591; Area Residential Property Manager: $134,081; Assistant Area Sales Manager: $128,682; Area Commercial Sales Manager: $128,133; Area Manager Business Travel Sales: $115,260.

Associate Area Sales Manager Salary in Maryland

How much does an Associate Area Sales Manager make in Maryland? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Area Sales Manager in Maryland is $132,401 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Associate Area Sales Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,528
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,626 to $152,358
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,995

10% $107,995

50% (Median) $132,401

90% $170,528

Associate Area Sales Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,358	$12,697	$2,930	$73
Average	$132,401	$11,033	$2,546	$64
25th Percentile	$119,626	$9,969	$2,301	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Area Sales Manager Salaries

An Associate Area Sales Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Area Sales Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Area Sales Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $98,171
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,748
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $167,226
Expert (over 8 years): $193,478

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Sales Supervisor - Outside	less than 1 year	$98,171
Sales Supervisor	1-2 years	$108,748
Associate Area Sales Manager	2-4 years	$128,244
Sales Senior Manager	5-8 years	$167,226
Sales Director	over 8 years	$193,478

How Do Associate Area Sales Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Area Sales Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,173.
California: $141,634.
Massachusetts: $139,746.

District of Columbia $142,173 California $141,634 Massachusetts $139,746 Washington $139,233 New Jersey $139,181 Alaska $139,002 Connecticut $137,230 New York $136,511

Hawaii $134,212 Rhode Island $133,133 Maryland $132,401 Minnesota $131,400 Colorado $131,015 Illinois $130,886 Oregon $130,398 Delaware $130,039

New Hampshire $129,813 Virginia $129,307 Pennsylvania $127,830 Nevada $127,085 North Dakota $126,841 Michigan $126,456 Wisconsin $126,315 Vermont $126,032

Texas $125,249 Maine $125,198 Arizona $125,121 Ohio $125,031 Georgia $123,850 Indiana $123,259 Wyoming $123,143 Utah $122,964

Iowa $122,886 Kansas $122,270 Louisiana $122,090 North Carolina $122,026 Missouri $122,000 Florida $121,500 Montana $121,230 Nebraska $120,973

Kentucky $120,832 South Carolina $120,318 Tennessee $119,997 Idaho $119,869 New Mexico $118,931 Oklahoma $118,726 Alabama $117,968 South Dakota $116,697

Arkansas $116,004 West Virginia $115,631 Mississippi $114,514

Top Paying Cities for Associate Area Sales Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $136,328
Riverdale: $141,205
College Park: $141,043

Owings, MD $136,328

Riverdale, MD $141,205

College Park, MD $141,043

Fort Washington, MD $140,951

Oxon Hill, MD $141,358

Suitland, MD $141,313

District Heights, MD $141,242

Temple Hills, MD $141,316

Deale, MD $135,696

Dunkirk, MD $137,132

Fort George G Meade, MD $133,986

Friendship, MD $136,128

Fulton, MD $135,767

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $140,835

Savage, MD $134,185

Shady Side, MD $134,626

Galesville, MD $135,219

Greenbelt, MD $140,554

Glenn Dale, MD $139,002

Upper Marlboro, MD $139,136

Harwood, MD $135,739

Highland, MD $135,644

West River, MD $135,764

Tracys Landing, MD $135,861

Hyattsville, MD $141,319

Jessup, MD $133,526

Bethesda, MD $141,361

Glen Echo, MD $141,335

Chevy Chase, MD $141,345

Cabin John, MD $141,305

Olney, MD $138,123

Brookeville, MD $135,545

Poolesville, MD $136,738

Barnesville, MD $134,835

Beallsville, MD $135,083

Boyds, MD $136,116

Dickerson, MD $134,927

Rockville, MD $139,749

Potomac, MD $140,152

Derwood, MD $138,267

Sandy Spring, MD $137,461

Ashton, MD $137,158

Brinklow, MD $136,139

Burtonsville, MD $137,733

Montgomery Village, MD $136,606

Kensington, MD $141,227

Garrett Park, MD $141,060

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $139,952

Silver Spring, MD $141,145

Takoma Park, MD $141,330

Aberdeen, MD $129,455

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $129,428

Abingdon, MD $130,428

Gunpowder, MD $131,214

Arnold, MD $132,743

Baldwin, MD $130,968

Bel Air, MD $129,880

Belcamp, MD $130,068

Benson, MD $129,284

Boring, MD $129,570

Brooklandville, MD $132,244

Butler, MD $130,787

Chase, MD $131,820

Churchville, MD $128,909

Clarksville, MD $134,204

Cockeysville, MD $131,038

Hunt Valley, MD $131,587

Crownsville, MD $133,641

Darlington, MD $127,769

Davidsonville, MD $135,590

Dayton, MD $134,120

Edgewater, MD $134,348

Edgewood, MD $130,825

Ellicott City, MD $132,504

Columbia, MD $133,497

Fallston, MD $130,483

Finksburg, MD $130,528

Forest Hill, MD $129,172

Fork, MD $131,411

Fort Howard, MD $132,241

Freeland, MD $126,577

Gambrills, MD $134,145

Gibson Island, MD $132,314

Glen Arm, MD $131,896

Glen Burnie, MD $132,471

Glyndon, MD $131,203

Hampstead, MD $128,187

Elkridge, MD $132,616

Hanover, MD $132,692

Harmans, MD $132,685

Havre De Grace, MD $128,613

Hydes, MD $131,422

Jarrettsville, MD $128,743

Joppa, MD $131,157

Kingsville, MD $131,449

Lineboro, MD $126,255

Linthicum Heights, MD $132,491

Long Green, MD $131,680

Spencerville, MD $137,529

Clarksburg, MD $134,520

Damascus, MD $133,362

Germantown, MD $137,348

Annapolis, MD $133,769

Cumberland, MD $121,518

Accident, MD $121,315

Barton, MD $121,885

Bittinger, MD $121,656

Bloomington, MD $122,089

Corriganville, MD $120,745

Eckhart Mines, MD $121,414

Ellerslie, MD $120,899

Flintstone, MD $121,547

Friendsville, MD $121,280

Frostburg, MD $121,247

Grantsville, MD $121,252

Kitzmiller, MD $121,261

Lonaconing, MD $121,665

Luke, MD $122,098

Mc Henry, MD $121,326

Midland, MD $122,072

Midlothian, MD $121,263

Mount Savage, MD $120,709

Oakland, MD $120,974

Oldtown, MD $121,713

Pinto, MD $121,938

Rawlings, MD $121,976

Spring Gap, MD $121,860

Swanton, MD $121,565

Westernport, MD $122,093

Easton, MD $131,117

Barclay, MD $130,022

Bethlehem, MD $130,189

Betterton, MD $130,118

Bozman, MD $132,235

Cambridge, MD $130,195

Centreville, MD $131,254

Chester, MD $132,267

Chestertown, MD $130,727

Church Creek, MD $129,990

Church Hill, MD $130,551

Claiborne, MD $132,472

Cordova, MD $130,673

Crapo, MD $128,845

Crocheron, MD $127,915

Crumpton, MD $129,873

Denton, MD $129,991

East New Market, MD $129,677

Federalsburg, MD $129,651

Fishing Creek, MD $129,322

Galena, MD $129,523

Goldsboro, MD $129,741

Grasonville, MD $132,015

Greensboro, MD $129,765

Henderson, MD $129,885

Hillsboro, MD $130,767

Hurlock, MD $129,706

Ingleside, MD $130,126

Kennedyville, MD $129,754

Mcdaniel, MD $132,419

Madison, MD $131,002

Marydel, MD $129,528

Massey, MD $129,553

Millington, MD $129,737

Neavitt, MD $132,400

Newcomb, MD $131,487

Oxford, MD $130,837

Preston, MD $130,142

Price, MD $130,640

Queen Anne, MD $130,981

Queenstown, MD $131,727

Rhodesdale, MD $128,929

Ridgely, MD $130,278

Rock Hall, MD $131,524

Royal Oak, MD $131,243

Saint Michaels, MD $132,133

Secretary, MD $130,171

Sherwood, MD $133,208

Deal Island, MD $126,935

Eden, MD $127,186

Ewell, MD $126,540

Fruitland, MD $127,622

Girdletree, MD $126,249

Hebron, MD $127,503

Linkwood, MD $129,302

Manokin, MD $126,767

Mardela Springs, MD $127,961

Marion Station, MD $126,321

Nanticoke, MD $127,446

Newark, MD $126,916

Ocean City, MD $127,527

Parsonsburg, MD $127,272

Pittsville, MD $127,275

Pocomoke City, MD $126,486

Powellville, MD $127,211

Princess Anne, MD $127,094

Quantico, MD $127,252

Rehobeth, MD $126,284

Sharptown, MD $128,664

Showell, MD $127,273

Snow Hill, MD $126,822

Stockton, MD $126,063

Tyaskin, MD $127,129

Tylerton, MD $126,690

Upper Fairmount, MD $127,076

Vienna, MD $128,233

Westover, MD $126,766

Whaleyville, MD $127,206

Willards, MD $127,256

Delmar, MD $127,594

North East, MD $128,732

Perry Point, MD $128,544

Perryville, MD $128,497

Port Deposit, MD $128,179

Rising Sun, MD $127,760

Warwick, MD $129,494

Cecilton, MD $129,406

Charlestown, MD $128,714

Chesapeake City, MD $129,403

Childs, MD $129,230

Stevensville, MD $132,604

Colora, MD $127,645

Conowingo, MD $127,430

Earleville, MD $129,282

Elk Mills, MD $129,273

Elkton, MD $129,180

Georgetown, MD $129,379

Lutherville Timonium, MD $132,134

Abell, MD $130,820

Accokeek, MD $139,794

Aquasco, MD $136,335

Avenue, MD $131,029

Barstow, MD $134,708

Bel Alton, MD $135,374

Benedict, MD $135,283

Brandywine, MD $138,470

Broomes Island, MD $133,178

Bryans Road, MD $139,522

Bryantown, MD $136,998

Bushwood, MD $131,124

California, MD $131,012

Callaway, MD $130,098

Chaptico, MD $132,369

Charlotte Hall, MD $134,366

Cheltenham, MD $139,766

Clements, MD $132,371

Cobb Island, MD $131,183

Coltons Point, MD $130,567

Compton, MD $131,278

Dameron, MD $128,440

Dowell, MD $131,420

Drayden, MD $128,748

Faulkner, MD $134,651

Great Mills, MD $130,308

Helen, MD $133,607

Hollywood, MD $131,786

Hughesville, MD $136,084

Huntingtown, MD $135,526

Indian Head, MD $136,369

Ironsides, MD $135,820

Issue, MD $131,892

La Plata, MD $136,756

Leonardtown, MD $130,794

Lexington Park, MD $129,909

Loveville, MD $132,165

Lusby, MD $131,666

Marbury, MD $137,463

Mechanicsville, MD $133,580

Morganza, MD $132,800

Mount Victoria, MD $131,273

Nanjemoy, MD $134,222

Newburg, MD $132,877

Park Hall, MD $129,528

Patuxent River, MD $130,212

Piney Point, MD $128,949

Pomfret, MD $138,241

Port Republic, MD $133,904

Port Tobacco, MD $136,251

Prince Frederick, MD $134,717

Ridge, MD $127,871

Rock Point, MD $132,829

Saint Inigoes, MD $128,282

Saint Leonard, MD $133,257

Saint Marys City, MD $129,502

Scotland, MD $127,024

Solomons, MD $131,301

Sunderland, MD $135,795

Tall Timbers, MD $129,113

Valley Lee, MD $129,164

Welcome, MD $135,404

White Plains, MD $138,256

Southern Md Facility, MD $139,943

Annapolis Junction, MD $133,829

Lanham, MD $140,473

Beltsville, MD $140,273

Laurel, MD $137,216

Bladensburg, MD $141,296

Lothian, MD $137,137

Mount Rainier, MD $141,363

North Beach, MD $135,232

Bowie, MD $137,192

Brentwood, MD $141,354

Capitol Heights, MD $141,292

Chesapeake Beach, MD $135,162

Churchton, MD $135,194

Clinton, MD $140,496

Still Pond, MD $130,126

Sudlersville, MD $129,882

Taylors Island, MD $131,037

Templeville, MD $129,535

Tilghman, MD $132,909

Toddville, MD $128,210

Trappe, MD $130,275

Wingate, MD $128,712

Wittman, MD $132,471

Woolford, MD $130,496

Worton, MD $130,573

Wye Mills, MD $131,499

Frederick, MD $130,009

Adamstown, MD $132,712

Big Pool, MD $123,277

Boonsboro, MD $127,668

Braddock Heights, MD $129,944

Brownsville, MD $129,564

Brunswick, MD $130,762

Buckeystown, MD $131,723

Burkittsville, MD $129,773

Cascade, MD $126,506

Cavetown, MD $126,346

Chewsville, MD $126,541

Clear Spring, MD $124,849

Cooksville, MD $132,449

Emmitsburg, MD $126,927

Fairplay, MD $126,848

Funkstown, MD $126,835

Glenelg, MD $133,851

Glenwood, MD $133,195

Hagerstown, MD $126,193

Hancock, MD $122,669

Ijamsville, MD $132,386

Jefferson, MD $130,891

Keedysville, MD $128,073

Keymar, MD $128,009

Knoxville, MD $130,075

Ladiesburg, MD $128,470

Libertytown, MD $129,652

Lisbon, MD $132,466

Little Orleans, MD $121,990

Maugansville, MD $125,735

Middletown, MD $129,466

Monrovia, MD $132,096

Mount Airy, MD $131,304

Myersville, MD $127,784

New Market, MD $130,772

New Midway, MD $128,466

New Windsor, MD $129,628

Point Of Rocks, MD $132,461

Rocky Ridge, MD $127,612

Rohrersville, MD $128,946

Sabillasville, MD $126,677

Saint James, MD $126,867

Sharpsburg, MD $127,883

Smithsburg, MD $126,460

Sykesville, MD $131,643

Taneytown, MD $127,232

Thurmont, MD $127,756

Tuscarora, MD $132,966

Union Bridge, MD $129,101

Unionville, MD $129,725

Walkersville, MD $129,267

West Friendship, MD $132,739

Williamsport, MD $126,330

Woodbine, MD $132,452

Woodsboro, MD $128,652

Salisbury, MD $127,595

Allen, MD $127,421

Berlin, MD $127,286

Bishopville, MD $127,315

Bivalve, MD $127,783

Manchester, MD $126,645

Marriottsville, MD $132,169

Maryland Line, MD $126,255

Mayo, MD $134,052

Millersville, MD $132,959

Monkton, MD $129,831

Odenton, MD $134,303

Crofton, MD $135,071

Owings Mills, MD $131,906

Parkton, MD $127,839

Pasadena, MD $132,350

Perry Hall, MD $131,992

Perryman, MD $129,792

Phoenix, MD $131,297

Pylesville, MD $127,076

Randallstown, MD $132,110

Reisterstown, MD $131,594

Riderwood, MD $132,389

Riva, MD $134,565

Severn, MD $132,938

Severna Park, MD $132,758

Simpsonville, MD $134,053

Sparks Glencoe, MD $130,234

Crisfield, MD $126,632

Stevenson, MD $132,196

Dhs, MD $139,829

Waldorf, MD $138,176

Street, MD $127,656

Upperco, MD $129,462

Upper Falls, MD $131,578

Westminster, MD $129,467

Whiteford, MD $127,026

White Hall, MD $127,667

White Marsh, MD $131,870

Woodstock, MD $132,229

Baltimore, MD $132,401

Towson, MD $132,386

Gwynn Oak, MD $132,430

Pikesville, MD $132,336

Sparrows Point, MD $132,259

Middle River, MD $131,985

Essex, MD $132,297

Dundalk, MD $132,423

Brooklyn, MD $132,426

Curtis Bay, MD $132,453

Halethorpe, MD $132,443

Catonsville, MD $132,508

Parkville, MD $132,366

Nottingham, MD $132,231

Rosedale, MD $132,400

Windsor Mill, MD $132,359

Gaithersburg, MD $137,977

Washington Grove, MD $138,049

Associate Area Sales Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Area Sales Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 63% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 32% above the average. In contrast, Associate Area Sales Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Area Sales Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Area Sales Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$175,237	$84.0	32%
Internet	$168,747	$81.0	27%
Pharmaceuticals	$168,747	$81.0	27%
Financial Services	$162,257	$78.0	23%
Biotechnology	$155,766	$75.0	18%

Associate Area Sales Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Area Sales Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$119,626

Average $132,401/year

$152,358

$9,969

Average $11,033/month

$12,697

$2,301

Average $2,546/week

$2,930

$58

Average $64/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,358	$12,697	$2,930	$73
Average	$132,401	$11,033	$2,546	$64
25th Percentile	$119,626	$9,969	$2,301	$58

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