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Average Driver/Sales Worker Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a driver/sales worker make in the United States?

The average salary for a driver/sales worker in the United States is $38,230, but the range typically falls between $25,900 and $46,640. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.38, with a range between $12.45 and $22.42.

There are approximately 463,120 people employed as a driver/sales worker in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of driver/sales workers.The state with the best pay for a driver/sales worker is Louisiana, with an average annual salary of $44,190, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $30,570.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$20,800$10
25th Percentile$25,900$12.45
Median$35,420$17.03
75th Percentile$46,640$22.42
90th Percentile$61,080$29.37

Average driver/sales worker salary by location

The salary of a driver/sales worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a driver/sales worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for driver/sales workers are Louisiana, North Dakota, Vermont, California, New York while the worst states are North Carolina, Wisconsin, West Virginia, New Mexico, Montana.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$19,000$37,210$59,540
Alaska$24,310$38,760$57,890
Arizona$28,810$42,600$66,870
Arkansas$23,420$36,970$54,840
California$32,240$46,500$68,560
Colorado$28,510$43,250$61,760
Connecticut$29,210$39,360$59,460
Delaware$24,440$31,170$39,310
District of Columbia$34,200$39,720$50,370
Florida$22,880$34,340$50,040
Georgia$17,070$33,800$58,870
Hawaii$27,820$42,800$61,050
Idaho$19,210$36,070$57,620
Illinois$27,040$39,690$62,370
Indiana$18,720$36,850$66,520
Iowa$19,200$38,120$62,290
Kansas$17,950$37,750$56,690
Kentucky$18,090$35,570$62,230
Louisiana$25,030$44,190$65,680
Maine$29,050$39,790$55,490
Maryland$27,560$39,160$57,500
Massachusetts$31,200$41,380$58,670
Michigan$23,320$40,040$60,450
Minnesota$22,380$36,010$58,050
Mississippi$16,870$30,430$48,270
Missouri$24,960$42,050$69,590
Montana$20,700$32,780$52,070
Nebraska$21,840$33,410$47,880
Nevada$21,690$34,550$55,030
New Hampshire$16,810$34,650$59,700
New Jersey$29,390$42,230$64,150
New Mexico$24,960$33,760$48,520
New York$30,420$43,480$60,180
North Carolina$17,070$30,570$54,300
North Dakota$21,100$47,220$82,860
Ohio$21,170$35,160$61,350
Oklahoma$16,350$29,020$46,380
Oregon$29,010$41,440$60,380
Pennsylvania$17,570$37,520$63,540
Rhode Island$27,100$38,300$65,430
South Carolina$17,570$31,360$48,510
South Dakota$23,350$43,350$76,740
Tennessee$20,180$35,780$56,660
Texas$16,540$33,620$61,300
Utah$21,340$36,800$59,580
Vermont$33,340$46,790$64,420
Virginia$24,960$39,230$58,610
Washington$32,740$45,760$67,680
West Virginia$19,440$36,120$70,900
Wisconsin$17,560$30,920$49,640
Wyoming$16,310$34,690$65,850

Even between cities, the salary of a driver/sales worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for driver/sales workers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $54,400.The city with the lowest average salary for driver/sales workers is Hinesville, GA with an average salary of $19,490.

Areas with highest average salaries for driver/sales workers

  1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $54,400
  2. Fargo, ND - $53,300
  3. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $50,720
  4. Santa Rosa, CA - $50,710
  5. San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA - $50,300

Areas with lowest average salaries for driver/sales workers

  1. Hinesville, GA - $19,490
  2. Jacksonville, NC - $19,650
  3. Warner Robins, GA - $22,970
  4. Killeen-Temple area, TX - $23,430
  5. Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $24,770

Employment trends for driver/sales workers in the United States

The number of driver/sales workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of driver/sales workers has increased by 42,230. On average, the number of driver/sales workers has been increasing by 2.5% each year. The salary of driver/sales workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of driver/sales workers has increased by $6,360. On average, the salary of driver/sales workers has been increasing by 5.0% each year.

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How driver/sales workers salaries compare to other transportation and material moving occupations

Driver/Sales Workers are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for driver/sales workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.

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