How much does a driver/sales worker make in Memphis?
$40,610a year
Median yearly pay for driver/sales workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $19.52 an hour or $3,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.52
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,580Median: $40,610Highest 10%: $52,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,580 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $40,610 | $19.52 | |
| 75th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 90th | $52,770 | $25.37 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for driver/sales workers.
| Nashville, TN | $43,190 |
| Knoxville, TN | $39,800 |
| Clarksville, TN | $39,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $38,510 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,310 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38,210 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,050 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,980 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,560 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $122,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $115,900 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $64,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,350 |
| Transportation Worker | $56,870 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $56,620 |
| Tank Car | $55,730 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $54,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $53,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a driver/sales worker make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $19.52 ($40,610 a year).
Do driver/sales workers make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $40,610 against $38,770 nationally, 5% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $42,220, so Memphis pays 4% less.
Where does Memphis rank for driver/sales worker pay?
101 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a driver/sales worker make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,770 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.