📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Driver and Sales Worker Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$56,062
per year
Median
$51,518
per year
Hourly
$26.95
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,247
25th Percentile — Junior$48,323
50th Percentile — Median$51,518
75th Percentile — Senior$73,244
90th Percentile — Top Earners$82,669
💡 Top-earning Driver and Sales Workers in California make up to $82,669 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$50.8k
2021
$51.8k
2022
$52.8k
2023
$53.9k
2024
$55.0k
2025
$56.1k
2026
📈 Driver and Sales Worker salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.0% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Driver and Sales Worker Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $86,896 +55.0% High
San Diego $82,972 +48.0% High
San Jose $96,427 +72.0% High
San Francisco $103,715 +85.0% High
Fresno $60,547 +8.0% High
Sacramento $68,396 +22.0% High
Long Beach $81,290 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $60,547 +8.0% High
Anaheim $79,608 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $78,487 +40.0% High
Riverside $71,759 +28.0% High
Stockton $66,153 +18.0% High
Irvine $86,896 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $66,153 +18.0% High
Modesto $62,789 +12.0% High
Fontana $68,396 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $64,471 +15.0% High
Glendale $82,972 +48.0% High
Fremont $89,699 +60.0% High
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Driver and Sales Worker Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Driver and Sales Workers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $56,062 per year, California's Driver and Sales Worker salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $37,247–$48,323, while experienced Driver and Sales Workers can command $73,244–$82,669.

Looking ahead, the Driver and Sales Worker profession in California is projected to grow at 2.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Driver and Sales Worker salary in California is $56,062 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $39,480.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Driver and Sales Workers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Driver and Sales Worker employment.
  • At $56,062/year, California Driver and Sales Worker salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $39,480/year.