Driver/Sales Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for driver/sales workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $40,730 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $38,770
Total employment 409,180 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +8.8%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 51,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 451,500 → 491,300 (+39,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$48,280
- California$48,220
- Vermont$48,210
- Alaska$48,120
- Washington$47,580
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$29,510
- Wyoming$30,290
- Oklahoma$32,450
- Utah$34,210
- Wisconsin$34,310
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $48,280 | $46,870 | $23 | +18.5% | 3,830 |
| 2 | California | $48,220 | $45,600 | $23 | +18.4% | 34,480 |
| 3 | Vermont | $48,210 | $46,300 | $23 | +18.4% | 510 |
| 4 | Alaska | $48,120 | $48,420 | $23 | +18.1% | 1,270 |
| 5 | Washington | $47,580 | $41,570 | $23 | +16.8% | 5,890 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $46,950 | $45,050 | $23 | +15.3% | 1,050 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $46,210 | $44,720 | $22 | +13.5% | 9,720 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $45,430 | $41,600 | $22 | +11.5% | 1,020 |
| 9 | Iowa | $45,260 | $47,120 | $22 | +11.1% | 4,400 |
| 10 | New York | $45,250 | $42,730 | $22 | +11.1% | 18,990 |
| 11 | Colorado | $44,790 | $43,420 | $22 | +10% | 10,790 |
| 12 | Illinois | $43,840 | $38,960 | $21 | +7.6% | 13,680 |
| 13 | Oregon | $43,440 | $41,080 | $21 | +6.7% | 5,210 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $43,060 | $34,230 | $21 | +5.7% | 1,260 |
| 15 | Maine | $42,440 | $39,900 | $20 | +4.2% | 2,160 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $42,400 | $36,730 | $20 | +4.1% | 3,730 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $42,180 | $38,610 | $20 | +3.6% | 1,740 |
| 18 | Georgia | $41,860 | $40,040 | $20 | +2.8% | 19,150 |
| 19 | Maryland | $41,850 | $38,500 | $20 | +2.7% | 11,940 |
| 20 | Kansas | $41,560 | $43,180 | $20 | +2% | 1,950 |
| 21 | Michigan | $41,420 | $39,610 | $20 | +1.7% | 15,490 |
| 22 | Missouri | $41,260 | $40,200 | $20 | +1.3% | 7,590 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $41,250 | $39,820 | $20 | +1.3% | 3,170 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $40,810 | $32,980 | $20 | +0.2% | 9,750 |
| 25 | Arizona | $40,790 | $38,440 | $20 | +0.1% | 10,550 |
| 26 | Virginia | $40,770 | $37,180 | $20 | +0.1% | 10,780 |
| 27 | Alabama | $40,560 | $39,190 | $20 | -0.4% | 4,310 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $40,300 | $34,950 | $19 | -1.1% | 2,590 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $40,230 | $41,520 | $19 | -1.2% | 1,990 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $39,810 | $42,220 | $19 | -2.3% | 9,620 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $39,590 | $31,270 | $19 | -2.8% | 920 |
| 32 | Florida | $38,840 | $36,260 | $19 | -4.6% | 24,380 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $38,330 | $37,030 | $18 | -5.9% | 6,140 |
| 34 | Indiana | $38,240 | $36,250 | $18 | -6.1% | 12,040 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $37,960 | $36,540 | $18 | -6.8% | 14,530 |
| 36 | Ohio | $37,890 | $35,720 | $18 | -7% | 20,430 |
| 37 | Texas | $37,820 | $35,850 | $18 | -7.1% | 40,950 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $37,540 | $37,330 | $18 | -7.8% | 15,100 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $37,200 | $35,480 | $18 | -8.7% | 2,550 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $36,420 | $29,770 | $18 | -10.6% | 2,970 |
| 41 | Nevada | $35,830 | $31,760 | $17 | -12% | 4,310 |
| 42 | Montana | $35,780 | $27,580 | $17 | -12.2% | 2,100 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $35,580 | $28,790 | $17 | -12.6% | 2,540 |
| 44 | Idaho | $35,420 | $35,770 | $17 | -13% | 2,090 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $34,840 | $36,290 | $17 | -14.5% | 3,200 |
| 46 | Delaware | $34,510 | $31,200 | $17 | -15.3% | — |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $34,310 | $27,560 | $17 | -15.8% | 10,020 |
| 48 | Utah | $34,210 | $26,590 | $16 | -16% | 3,050 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $32,450 | $29,120 | $16 | -20.3% | 5,110 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $30,290 | $26,940 | $15 | -25.6% | 1,140 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $29,510 | $22,240 | $14 | -27.5% | 6,430 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 508 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $58,650 | $47,420 | 290 |
| 2 | Dubuque, IA | $53,910 | $47,110 | 200 |
| 3 | Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $51,420 | $48,270 | 320 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51,260 | $55,520 | 1,360 |
| 5 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $51,210 | $51,220 | 130 |
| 6 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $50,730 | $52,000 | 100 |
| 7 | Merced, CA | $49,290 | $50,370 | 330 |
| 8 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $49,150 | $51,060 | 230 |
| 9 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $49,140 | $46,760 | 170 |
| 10 | Yuba City, CA | $49,110 | $50,330 | 110 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing driver/sales workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $61,120 | $58,600 | 100 |
| 2 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | $58,590 | $57,340 | — |
| 3 | Truck Transportation | $58,050 | $56,690 | 9,920 |
| 4 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $56,970 | $56,000 | 80 |
| 5 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $56,970 | $56,000 | 80 |
| 6 | Fuel Dealers | $56,090 | $55,680 | 4,060 |
| 7 | Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers | $54,730 | $53,140 | 4,690 |
| 8 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $53,080 | $49,630 | — |
| 9 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $52,530 | $51,010 | 90 |
| 10 | Wood Product Manufacturing | $52,240 | $52,540 | 60 |
| 11 | Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $51,990 | $52,340 | 30 |
| 12 | Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $51,940 | $49,140 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do driver/sales workers make in the U.S.?
The median driver/sales workers salary in the United States is $38,770 per year (mean $40,730), and about 80% earn between $22,590 and $59,980.
How much do driver/sales workers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays driver/sales workers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for driver/sales workers at $48,280 per year (median $46,870).
What is the job outlook for driver/sales workers?
Employment is projected to change +8.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 51,300 openings per year.