SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Syracuse, NY comes to $42,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,770 by 9.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Syracuse, NY comes to $42,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,770 by 9.7%. Pay ranges from under $32,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,500 to $49,100.
Employment stands at 850, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Elmira records the highest median at $46,150. Of the 518 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 444th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | −16.8% |
| 25th | $33,500 | −13.6% |
| Median (50th) | $42,540 | +9.7% |
| 75th | $49,100 | +26.6% |
| 90th | $58,180 | +50.1% |
| Mean | $43,260 | +11.6% |
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 | Buffalo | $39,300 | 930 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $38,980 | 100 | |
| 10 | Binghamton | $38,010 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Syracuse run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $42,540 buys what $39,425 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,425US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,540 a year, 9.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,240 to $58,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 850 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median annual wage is $42,540, or $20.45 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 Syracuse, NY is 9.7% 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 Syracuse, NY earns more than $58,180 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 850 jobs in this occupation in Syracuse, 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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