SOC 53-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Driver/Sales Workers — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Wausau, WI is $26,810 per year, substantially below the national median of $38,770 — a gap of 30.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Wausau, WI is $26,810 per year, substantially below the national median of $38,770 — a gap of 30.8%. Half of workers earn between $21,380 and $45,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $20,660 and the ninetieth at $58,010.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, La Crosse records the highest median at $38,310. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 265th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,660 | −46.7% |
| 25th | $21,380 | −44.9% |
| Median (50th) | $26,810 | −30.8% |
| 75th | $45,600 | +17.6% |
| 90th | $58,010 | +49.6% |
| Mean | $33,750 | −12.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Crosse | $38,310 | 330 | |
| 2 | Madison | $35,040 | 850 | |
| 3 | Eau Claire | $33,040 | 370 | |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $28,700 | 190 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $28,080 | 640 | |
| 6 | Appleton | $27,590 | 540 | |
| 7 | Fond du Lac | $26,430 | 180 | |
| 8 | Racine | $24,960 | 250 | |
| 9 | Janesville | $22,830 | 370 | |
| 10 | Milwaukee | $22,350 | 3,250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $26,810 goes as far as $28,491 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,491US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,810 a year, 30.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,660 to $58,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is La Crosse, at $38,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $26,810, or $12.89 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 Wausau, WI is 30.8% lower. 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 Wausau, WI earns more than $58,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,660 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 La Crosse, at $38,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Wausau, WI. 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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