SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · United States
Driver/Sales Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers across the United States is $38,770 per year, measured over 409,180 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $48,420.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Driver/Sales Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 117.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $48,420 and South Carolina pays $22,240.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $48,420 | 1,270 | |
| 2 | Iowa | $47,120 | 4,400 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $46,870 | 3,830 | |
| 4 | Vermont | $46,300 | 510 | |
| 5 | California | $45,600 | 34,480 | |
| 6 | South Dakota | $45,050 | 1,050 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $44,720 | 9,720 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $43,420 | 10,790 | |
| 9 | Kansas | $43,180 | 1,950 | |
| 10 | New York | $42,730 | 18,990 |
States with the most Driver/Sales Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 40,950 | $35,850 | |
| 2 | California | 34,480 | $45,600 | |
| 3 | Florida | 24,380 | $36,260 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 20,430 | $35,720 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 19,150 | $40,040 | |
| 6 | New York | 18,990 | $42,730 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 15,490 | $39,610 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 15,100 | $37,330 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 14,530 | $36,540 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 13,680 | $38,960 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubuque | $53,910 | 200 |
| 2 | San Jose | $51,260 | 1,360 |
| 3 | Merced | $49,290 | 330 |
| 4 | Burlington | $49,150 | 230 |
| 5 | Yuba City | $49,110 | 110 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $49,000 | 400 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $48,860 | 1,560 |
| 8 | Fairbanks | $48,530 | 140 |
| 9 | Anchorage | $48,420 | 950 |
| 10 | Bay City | $48,340 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.