Driver/Sales Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $38,770 · Median hourly: $18.64 · Employment: 409,180
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,590 | $10.86 |
| 25th | $30,200 | $14.52 |
| Median | $38,770 | $18.64 |
| 75th | $49,000 | $23.56 |
| 90th | $59,980 | $28.84 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-3031
- Total U.S. employment: 409,180
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $22,590, median pay is $38,770, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $59,980.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $22,590, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $59,980 — a 2.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Driver/Sales Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,190 | $18.84 | +1.1% | 4,310 |
| Alaska | $48,420 | $23.28 | +24.9% | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $38,440 | $18.48 | -0.9% | 10,550 |
| Arkansas | $39,820 | $19.14 | +2.7% | 3,170 |
| California | $45,600 | $21.92 | +17.6% | 34,480 |
| Colorado | $43,420 | $20.88 | +12.0% | 10,790 |
| Connecticut | $36,730 | $17.66 | -5.3% | 3,730 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $15.00 | -19.5% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $41,600 | $20.00 | +7.3% | 1,020 |
| Florida | $36,260 | $17.43 | -6.5% | 24,380 |
| Georgia | $40,040 | $19.25 | +3.3% | 19,150 |
| Hawaii | $31,270 | $15.03 | -19.3% | 920 |
| Idaho | $35,770 | $17.20 | -7.7% | 2,090 |
| Illinois | $38,960 | $18.73 | +0.5% | 13,680 |
| Indiana | $36,250 | $17.43 | -6.5% | 12,040 |
| Iowa | $47,120 | $22.65 | +21.5% | 4,400 |
| Kansas | $43,180 | $20.76 | +11.4% | 1,950 |
| Kentucky | $37,030 | $17.80 | -4.5% | 6,140 |
| Louisiana | $36,290 | $17.45 | -6.4% | 3,200 |
| Maine | $39,900 | $19.18 | +2.9% | 2,160 |
| Maryland | $38,500 | $18.51 | -0.7% | 11,940 |
| Massachusetts | $46,870 | $22.53 | +20.9% | 3,830 |
| Michigan | $39,610 | $19.04 | +2.2% | 15,490 |
| Minnesota | $32,980 | $15.86 | -14.9% | 9,750 |
| Mississippi | $35,480 | $17.06 | -8.5% | 2,550 |
| Missouri | $40,200 | $19.33 | +3.7% | 7,590 |
| Montana | $27,580 | $13.26 | -28.9% | 2,100 |
| Nebraska | $34,950 | $16.80 | -9.9% | 2,590 |
| Nevada | $31,760 | $15.27 | -18.1% | 4,310 |
| New Hampshire | $41,520 | $19.96 | +7.1% | 1,990 |
| New Jersey | $44,720 | $21.50 | +15.3% | 9,720 |
| New Mexico | $29,770 | $14.31 | -23.2% | 2,970 |
| New York | $42,730 | $20.54 | +10.2% | 18,990 |
| North Carolina | $36,540 | $17.57 | -5.8% | 14,530 |
| North Dakota | $38,610 | $18.56 | -0.4% | 1,740 |
| Ohio | $35,720 | $17.17 | -7.9% | 20,430 |
| Oklahoma | $29,120 | $14.00 | -24.9% | 5,110 |
| Oregon | $41,080 | $19.75 | +6.0% | 5,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,330 | $17.95 | -3.7% | 15,100 |
| Rhode Island | $34,230 | $16.46 | -11.7% | 1,260 |
| South Carolina | $22,240 | $10.69 | -42.6% | 6,430 |
| South Dakota | $45,050 | $21.66 | +16.2% | 1,050 |
| Tennessee | $42,220 | $20.30 | +8.9% | 9,620 |
| Texas | $35,850 | $17.24 | -7.5% | 40,950 |
| Utah | $26,590 | $12.78 | -31.4% | 3,050 |
| Vermont | $46,300 | $22.26 | +19.4% | 510 |
| Virginia | $37,180 | $17.88 | -4.1% | 10,780 |
| Washington | $41,570 | $19.98 | +7.2% | 5,890 |
| West Virginia | $28,790 | $13.84 | -25.7% | 2,540 |
| Wisconsin | $27,560 | $13.25 | -28.9% | 10,020 |
| Wyoming | $26,940 | $12.95 | -30.5% | 1,140 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for driver/sales workers?
The median annual wage for driver/sales workers is $38,770 ($18.64 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays driver/sales workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many driver/sales workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 409,180 driver/sales workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do driver/sales workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.64. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.