Sales Development Representative salary in Yuma, AZ
Of the 8 areas in Arizona with BLS pay data for this job, Yuma has the lowest median: $57,200 a year1. That is 21.6% below the Arizona statewide median of $72,920, and 18.3% below the US median of $69,990. Among US areas it comes in at #317 of 520. About 300 sales development representatives work here, 1% of the Arizona total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Yuma, AZ. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yuma against Arizona and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | $36,030 | $57,200 | $115,090 | |
| Arizona | $40,680 | $72,920 | $130,220 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Yuma earns $43,520–$86,390. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $115,090, only 3.2 times the bottom tenth, against 3.9 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($69,270) is 21% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $42,870 wide, against $48,530 across Arizona and $52,810 nationally: employers in Yuma pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,030 | $3,002 | $17.32 | $46,490 |
| 25th percentile | $43,520 | $3,627 | $20.92 | $56,155 |
| Median | $57,200 | $4,767 | $27.50 | $73,806 |
| 75th percentile | $86,390 | $7,199 | $41.53 | $111,471 |
| 90th percentile | $115,090 | $9,591 | $55.33 | $148,503 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $29,190 over the median, the 25th only $13,680 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $37,665 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Yuma, and the Arizona statewide median of $72,920 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Yuma
At the $57,200 median, a local hire costs about $73,806 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $16,606 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Yuma
Of the 16 roles we track in Yuma, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($57,950) and office managers ($56,430). Project Coordinator is the highest at $84,910.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +4.7% | 90 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +1.3% | 190 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 300 | |
| Office Manager | -1.3% | 600 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -19.8% | 70 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #10 of the 16 roles we track in Yuma (-18.3%), between project coordinators (-17.0%) and office managers (-18.8%). The typical role here is at -15.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Sales development representatives hold 5.4% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Yuma, 7.5% across Arizona and 8.0% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Arizona
Across the 8 areas of Arizona with data for this job, the median runs from $57,200 in Yuma to $74,910 in Phoenix-Mesa, a gap of $17,710 a year. All 4 areas in Arizona with more sales development representatives than Yuma also pay more, among them Phoenix-Mesa, AZ ($74,910) and Tucson, AZ ($62,900).
| Area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | +15.6% | 230 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | +15.1% | 270 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | +13.3% | 320 | |
| Tucson, AZ | +10.0% | 2,110 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | +7.4% | 360 | |
| Arizona (Nonmetro) | +5.6% | 290 | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 300 |
Yuma against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yuma is #355 of 518 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Arizona, Davenport-Moline and Pinehurst-Southern Pines pay just above Yuma and Sandusky and Enid just below. All four are within $490 a year of the median in Yuma. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yuma | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | +4.0% | 300 | jobs | |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | +0.1% | 300 | pay | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | +0.1% | 1,100 | pay | |
| Yuma, AZ | this area | 300 | ||
| Sandusky, OH | -0.8% | 210 | pay | |
| Enid, OK | -0.9% | 130 | pay | |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -12.3% | 300 | jobs | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -15.6% | 300 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Yuma, AZ?
About $73,806 a year at the median, or $6,151 a month: $57,200 in pay plus about $16,606 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for sales development representatives in Yuma?
The median was $57,200 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,030, the 90th $115,090, and the middle half earned $43,520 to $86,390.
Is Yuma the cheapest area in Arizona for sales development representatives?
Yes. Its median of $57,200 is the lowest of 8 areas in Arizona. The Arizona nonmetro area is next at $60,390.
How many sales development representatives work in Yuma?
BLS counts about 300 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Arizona total of 26,340. 4 areas in Arizona have more; the closest in size is Prescott Valley-Prescott, with about 320.
Does a sales development representative cost more than an office manager in Yuma?
Yes: $770 a year more at the median. The medians are $57,200 and $56,430.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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