📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Driver and Sales Worker Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$37,506
per year
Median
$34,466
per year
Hourly
$18.03
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$24,918
25th Percentile — Junior$32,328
50th Percentile — Median$34,466
75th Percentile — Senior$49,001
90th Percentile — Top Earners$55,307
💡 Top-earning Driver and Sales Workers in Texas make up to $55,307 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$34.0k
2021
$34.6k
2022
$35.3k
2023
$36.0k
2024
$36.8k
2025
$37.5k
2026
📈 Driver and Sales Worker salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Driver and Sales Worker Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $36,381 -3.0% High
San Antonio $33,755 -10.0% High
Dallas $37,131 -1.0% High
Austin $40,506 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $36,006 -4.0% High
El Paso $30,755 -18.0% High
Arlington $36,381 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $32,630 -13.0% High
Plano $38,256 +2.0% High
Laredo $30,005 -20.0% High
Lubbock $30,755 -18.0% High
Garland $35,631 -5.0% High
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Driver and Sales Worker Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Driver and Sales Workers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $37,506 per year, Texas's Driver and Sales Worker salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $24,918–$32,328, while experienced Driver and Sales Workers can command $49,001–$55,307.

Looking ahead, the Driver and Sales Worker profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy 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 Texas is $37,506 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $39,480.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Driver and Sales Workers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Driver and Sales Worker employment.
  • At $37,506/year, Texas Driver and Sales Worker salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $39,480/year.