How much does a driver/sales worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.64
- Average (mean)
- $40,730
- Jobs
- 409,180
| Percentile | Yearly | 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 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $48,420 |
| Iowa | $47,120 |
| Massachusetts | $46,870 |
| Vermont | $46,300 |
| California | $45,600 |
| South Dakota | $45,050 |
| New Jersey | $44,720 |
| Colorado | $43,420 |
| Kansas | $43,180 |
| New York | $42,730 |
| Tennessee | $42,220 |
| District of Columbia | $41,600 |
| Washington | $41,570 |
| New Hampshire | $41,520 |
| Oregon | $41,080 |
| Missouri | $40,200 |
| Georgia | $40,040 |
| Maine | $39,900 |
| Arkansas | $39,820 |
| Michigan | $39,610 |
| Alabama | $39,190 |
| Illinois | $38,960 |
| North Dakota | $38,610 |
| Maryland | $38,500 |
| Arizona | $38,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,330 |
| Virginia | $37,180 |
| Kentucky | $37,030 |
| Connecticut | $36,730 |
| North Carolina | $36,540 |
| Louisiana | $36,290 |
| Florida | $36,260 |
| Indiana | $36,250 |
| Texas | $35,850 |
| Idaho | $35,770 |
| Ohio | $35,720 |
| Mississippi | $35,480 |
| Nebraska | $34,950 |
| Rhode Island | $34,230 |
| Minnesota | $32,980 |
| Nevada | $31,760 |
| Hawaii | $31,270 |
| Delaware | $31,200 |
| New Mexico | $29,770 |
| Oklahoma | $29,120 |
| West Virginia | $28,790 |
| Montana | $27,580 |
| Wisconsin | $27,560 |
| Wyoming | $26,940 |
| Utah | $26,590 |
| South Carolina | $22,240 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $53,910 |
| San Jose, CA | $51,260 |
| Merced, CA | $49,290 |
| Burlington, VT | $49,150 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,110 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,860 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $48,530 |
| Anchorage, AK | $48,420 |
| Bay City, MI | $48,340 |
| Florence, AL | $48,190 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,920 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,810 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,780 |
In other countries
Driver/Sales Worker belongs to the international group "Car, taxi and van drivers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Ambulance Driver and Attendant$35,450
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,640
- Light Truck Driver$44,860
- Bus Driver$47,920
- Bus Driver$59,050
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,290
- Taxi Driver$42,100
- Motor Vehicle Operator$37,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a driver/sales worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.64 ($38,770 a year).
How much does a driver/sales worker make a month?
About $3,231 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,770 a year.
How much does a driver/sales worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,590 or less a year ($10.86 an hour); the top 10% make $59,980 or more.
Which state pays driver/sales workers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $48,420 a year, followed by Iowa ($47,120) and Massachusetts ($46,870).
Which city pays driver/sales workers the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $53,910 a year.
How many driver/sales workers are there in the United States?
About 409,180 people work as driver/sales workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.