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How much does a driver/sales worker make in Columbia?

$22,900a year

Median yearly pay for driver/sales workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $11.01 an hour or $1,908 a month.

Hourly
$11.01
Vs. national median
-41%
Rank among cities
364 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,410Median: $22,900Highest 10%: $46,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$17,410$8.37
25th$21,780$10.47
Median$22,900$11.01
75th$42,220$20.30
90th$46,270$22.25

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for driver/sales workers.

Florence, SC$38,760
Augusta, GA$38,060
Charlotte, NC$37,830
Charleston, SC$36,650
Spartanburg, SC$22,990
Hilton Head Island, SC$21,850
Myrtle Beach, SC$21,830
Greenville, SC$21,180
Sumter, SC$20,820
Driver/Sales Worker salary in South Carolina Driver/Sales Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$92,300
Crane and Tower Operator$65,870
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,860
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,280
Bus Driver$44,750
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$43,500
Light Truck Driver$37,600
Laborer and Freight$37,530
Conveyor Operator and Tender$37,230
Stocker and Order Filler$37,180
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a driver/sales worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $11.01 ($22,900 a year).

Do driver/sales workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $22,900 against $38,770 nationally, 41% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $22,240, so Columbia pays 3% more.

Where does Columbia rank for driver/sales worker pay?

364 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a driver/sales worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $17,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,270 or more.

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.