How much does a driver/sales worker make in California?
$45,600a year
Median yearly pay for driver/sales workers in California. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $45,600Highest 10%: $63,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $54,040 | $25.98 | |
| 90th | $63,280 | $30.42 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $51,260 |
| Merced, CA | $49,290 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,110 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,860 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,170 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,800 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,510 |
| Napa, CA | $46,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,220 |
| Redding, CA | $43,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,680 |
| Stockton, CA | $43,390 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,210 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $42,730 |
| Chico, CA | $42,360 |
| Oxnard, CA | $42,010 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,820 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $41,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $41,600 |
| Hanford, CA | $41,460 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for driver/sales workers.
| 2. Iowa | $47,120 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $46,870 |
| 4. Vermont | $46,300 |
| 5. California | $45,600 |
| 6. South Dakota | $45,050 |
| 7. New Jersey | $44,720 |
| 8. Colorado | $43,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a driver/sales worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.92 ($45,600 a year).
Do driver/sales workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,600 against $38,770 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for driver/sales worker pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays driver/sales workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $51,260 a year.
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.