Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$22,590
- 25th Percentile — Junior$30,200
- 50th Percentile — Median$38,770
- 75th Percentile — Senior$49,000
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$59,980
The top 10% of Driver Sales Workers earn $59,980 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $22,590, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $48,280 | +18.5% |
| California | $48,220 | +18.4% |
| Vermont | $48,210 | +18.4% |
| Alaska | $48,120 | +18.1% |
| Washington | $47,580 | +16.8% |
| South Dakota | $46,950 | +15.3% |
| New Jersey | $46,210 | +13.5% |
| District of Columbia | $45,430 | +11.5% |
| Iowa | $45,260 | +11.1% |
| New York | $45,250 | +11.1% |
| Colorado | $44,790 | +10.0% |
| Illinois | $43,840 | +7.6% |
| Oregon | $43,440 | +6.7% |
| Rhode Island | $43,060 | +5.7% |
| Maine | $42,440 | +4.2% |
| Connecticut | $42,400 | +4.1% |
| North Dakota | $42,180 | +3.6% |
| Georgia | $41,860 | +2.8% |
| Maryland | $41,850 | +2.7% |
| Kansas | $41,560 | +2.0% |
| Michigan | $41,420 | +1.7% |
| Missouri | $41,260 | +1.3% |
| Arkansas | $41,250 | +1.3% |
| Minnesota | $40,810 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $40,790 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $40,770 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $40,560 | -0.4% |
| Nebraska | $40,300 | -1.1% |
| New Hampshire | $40,230 | -1.2% |
| Tennessee | $39,810 | -2.3% |
| Hawaii | $39,590 | -2.8% |
| Florida | $38,840 | -4.6% |
| Kentucky | $38,330 | -5.9% |
| Indiana | $38,240 | -6.1% |
| North Carolina | $37,960 | -6.8% |
| Ohio | $37,890 | -7.0% |
| Texas | $37,820 | -7.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $37,540 | -7.8% |
| Mississippi | $37,200 | -8.7% |
| New Mexico | $36,420 | -10.6% |
| Nevada | $35,830 | -12.0% |
| Montana | $35,780 | -12.2% |
| West Virginia | $35,580 | -12.6% |
| Idaho | $35,420 | -13.0% |
| Louisiana | $34,840 | -14.5% |
| Delaware | $34,510 | -15.3% |
| Wisconsin | $34,310 | -15.8% |
| Utah | $34,210 | -16.0% |
| Oklahoma | $32,450 | -20.3% |
| Wyoming | $30,290 | -25.6% |
| South Carolina | $29,510 | -27.5% |
What Factors Affect Driver Sales Workers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Driver Sales Workers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $48,280, while South Carolina pays $29,510 — a gap of $18,770 per year.
The middle half of Driver Sales Workers earn between $30,200 and $49,000 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,590, while the top 10% earn more than $59,980.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
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
What is the average salary for Driver Sales Workers?
The average salary for Driver Sales Workers in the United States is $40,730 per year, with a median of $38,770.
What is the starting salary for Driver Sales Workers?
Entry-level Driver Sales Workers typically earn between $22,590 and $30,200 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Driver Sales Workers the most?
Massachusetts pays Driver Sales Workers the most at $48,280 per year on average, followed by California ($48,220) and Vermont ($48,210).
How much do Driver Sales Workers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $40,730, Driver Sales Workers earn approximately $19.58 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Driver Sales Workers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 409,180 Driver Sales Workers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $40,730 and a median of $38,770 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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