How Much Can You Actually Make in Medical Sales?

Ignore the hype. Let’s talk ramp, quota, accelerators, and real take-home pay.

Typical Earnings

• Entry-level: $90k–$130k
• Mid-career: $140k–$220k
• Top performers: $250k–$400k+
• Independent: Highly variable

Ramp Reality

Year one often includes guarantees or draws. True earning power shows after territory stabilization and quota alignment.

Why OTE ≠ Take-Home

• Missed quota
• Split commissions
• Delayed payouts
• Territory transitions

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