SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Glens Falls, NY is $38,980 per year, close to the national median of $38,770 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Glens Falls, NY is $38,980 per year, close to the national median of $38,770 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,080 to $47,680.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Elmira leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 217th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | −16.8% |
| 25th | $33,080 | −14.7% |
| Median (50th) | $38,980 | +0.5% |
| 75th | $47,680 | +23.0% |
| 90th | $60,030 | +54.8% |
| Mean | $43,040 | +11.0% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $46,150 | 110 | |
| 2 | Kingston | $45,690 | 230 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $44,990 | 680 | |
| 4 | Watertown | $44,930 | 100 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $44,760 | 940 | |
| 6 | New York | $44,720 | 19,040 | |
| 7 | Utica | $44,090 | 190 | |
| 8 | Syracuse | $42,540 | 850 | |
| 9 | Buffalo | $39,300 | 930 | |
| 10 | Binghamton | $38,010 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Glens Falls run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $38,980 buys what $36,126 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,126US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,980 a year, 0.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,240 to $60,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elmira, at $46,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Glens Falls, NY?
The median annual wage is $38,980, or $18.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,770, so pay in Glens Falls, NY is 0.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Glens Falls, NY earns more than $60,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elmira, at $46,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Glens Falls, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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