SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — Northwest Virginia
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Northwest Virginia, VA is $40,440 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 Northwest Virginia, VA is $40,440 per year, close to the national median of $38,770 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $27,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,480 to $52,520.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Staunton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,910. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 196th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,460 | −29.2% |
| 25th | $30,480 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $40,440 | +4.3% |
| 75th | $52,520 | +35.5% |
| 90th | $59,390 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $42,420 | +9.4% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staunton | $37,910 | 200 | |
| 2 | Charlottesville | $37,320 | — | |
| 3 | Richmond | $36,230 | 1,350 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $35,840 | 490 | |
| 5 | Winchester | $35,120 | 170 | |
| 6 | Lynchburg | $34,890 | 280 | |
| 7 | Virginia Beach | $34,880 | 2,550 | |
| 8 | Harrisonburg | $34,380 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Virginia sit close to the national average, so $40,440 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$40,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,440 a year, 4.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,460 to $59,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Staunton, at $37,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Northwest Virginia, VA?
The median annual wage is $40,440, or $19.44 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 Northwest Virginia, VA is 4.3% 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 Northwest Virginia, VA earns more than $59,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,460 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 Staunton, at $37,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Virginia, VA. 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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