Driver/Sales Worker Salary
Driver/Sales Workers earn a median $38,770 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$38,770
$18.64 per hour
Range
$22,590 – $59,980
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
409,180
across the U.S.
▲4.4%
Pay trend: The median for driver/sales workers in the U.S. rose from $37,130 (May 2024) to $38,770 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.0%.
What driver/sales workers do
Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.9% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 45,500
- Self-employed
- 7%
Employment of driver/sales workers is projected to grow 7.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 45,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Driver/Sales Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$33,332
per year · effective tax rate 14.0%
$2,778Monthly
$1,389Twice a month
$1,282Every 2 weeks
$16.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,472
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,404
- Medicare (1.45%)$562
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$33,332
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,590 | $10.86 | $20,213 |
| 25th percentile | $30,200 | $14.52 | $26,446 |
| Median (50th) | $38,770 | $18.64 | $33,332 |
| 75th percentile | $49,000 | $23.56 | $41,552 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,980 | $28.84 | $50,374 |
Best cities for driver/sales workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville, TN | $43,190 | $36,883 | $38,285 | 3,450 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $44,440 | $37,888 | $36,752 | 9,970 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $46,600 | $38,281 | $36,189 | 5,630 |
| 4 | St. Louis, MO | $40,240 | $33,559 | $35,292 | 4,100 |
| 5 | Riverside, CA | $45,760 | $37,534 | $35,262 | 3,620 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $47,340 | $38,071 | $35,164 | 2,880 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $40,590 | $33,626 | $35,139 | 3,850 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $38,520 | $32,854 | $34,980 | 3,390 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $46,330 | $36,182 | $34,321 | 2,390 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $41,080 | $33,679 | $33,659 | 12,020 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $40,630 | $33,350 | $33,251 | 6,730 |
| 12 | Cincinnati, OH | $36,900 | $31,597 | $33,131 | 3,670 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $36,730 | $31,465 | $32,958 | 3,620 |
| 14 | Austin, TX | $37,220 | $32,086 | $32,719 | 3,650 |
| 15 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,220 | $37,128 | $32,693 | 11,130 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $37,830 | $31,576 | $32,436 | 4,180 |
| 17 | New York, NY | $44,720 | $36,295 | $32,244 | 19,040 |
| 18 | Phoenix, AZ | $39,640 | $33,248 | $32,181 | 7,640 |
| 19 | San Antonio, TX | $35,180 | $30,447 | $32,146 | 3,380 |
| 20 | Seattle, WA | $41,570 | $35,581 | $32,017 | 3,930 |
| 21 | Baltimore, MD | $40,700 | $33,313 | $31,882 | 5,260 |
| 22 | Chicago, IL | $40,490 | $32,854 | $31,714 | 10,190 |
| 23 | San Francisco, CA | $43,680 | $35,973 | $31,115 | 5,220 |
| 24 | Philadelphia, PA | $37,520 | $31,175 | $30,399 | 6,080 |
| 25 | Orlando, FL | $35,180 | $30,447 | $30,021 | 3,930 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $47,340
- Denver, CO — $46,600
- Portland, OR — $46,330
- Riverside, CA — $45,760
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,220
- New York, NY — $44,720
- Dallas, TX — $44,440
- San Francisco, CA — $43,680
- Nashville, TN — $43,190
- Seattle, WA — $41,570
- Atlanta, GA — $41,080
- Baltimore, MD — $40,700
- Detroit, MI — $40,630
- Indianapolis, IN — $40,590
- Chicago, IL — $40,490
Driver/Sales Worker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48,420 | +16.4% | $41,085 | $35,800 – $61,760 | 1,270 |
| Iowa | $47,120 | +20.5% | $38,902 | $22,670 – $64,760 | 4,400 |
| Massachusetts | $46,870 | +9.5% | $37,717 | $33,890 – $67,140 | 3,830 |
| Vermont | $46,300 | +3.1% | $38,265 | $33,090 – $65,800 | 510 |
| California | $45,600 | +2.8% | $37,413 | $34,320 – $63,280 | 34,480 |
| South Dakota | $45,050 | +12.9% | $38,378 | $28,960 – $64,540 | 1,050 |
| New Jersey | $44,720 | +19.4% | $37,189 | $32,220 – $60,360 | 9,720 |
| Colorado | $43,420 | −0.3% | $35,866 | $30,800 – $57,960 | 10,790 |
| Kansas | $43,180 | −0.5% | $35,265 | $20,540 – $56,440 | 1,950 |
| New York | $42,730 | +4.3% | $34,803 | $33,210 – $62,390 | 18,990 |
| Tennessee | $42,220 | +2.5% | $36,104 | $20,800 – $51,610 | 9,620 |
| District of Columbia | $41,600 | +16.4% | $34,276 | $36,400 – $57,650 | 1,020 |
| Washington | $41,570 | +7.1% | $35,581 | $34,650 – $69,580 | 5,890 |
| New Hampshire | $41,520 | +21.8% | $35,541 | $18,260 – $59,220 | 1,990 |
| Oregon | $41,080 | +7.6% | $32,423 | $30,580 – $61,530 | 5,210 |
| Missouri | $40,200 | +2.0% | $33,529 | $28,600 – $57,920 | 7,590 |
| Georgia | $40,040 | +21.4% | $32,897 | $24,400 – $60,020 | 19,150 |
| Maine | $39,900 | +9.0% | $32,717 | $30,470 – $59,040 | 2,160 |
| Arkansas | $39,820 | +6.4% | $32,835 | $24,260 – $59,050 | 3,170 |
| Michigan | $39,610 | −10.4% | $32,574 | $25,960 – $58,730 | 15,490 |
| Alabama | $39,190 | +3.9% | $31,975 | $24,310 – $61,100 | 4,310 |
| Illinois | $38,960 | +7.6% | $31,701 | $31,200 – $65,680 | 13,680 |
| North Dakota | $38,610 | +0.0% | $33,203 | $19,550 – $62,320 | 1,740 |
| Maryland | $38,500 | +10.1% | $31,650 | $31,770 – $58,520 | 11,940 |
| Arizona | $38,440 | −1.2% | $32,314 | $30,580 – $55,420 | 10,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,330 | +21.7% | $31,029 | $18,520 – $59,590 | 15,100 |
| Virginia | $37,180 | +3.2% | $30,730 | $26,470 – $58,530 | 10,780 |
| Kentucky | $37,030 | +17.1% | $30,755 | $20,800 – $58,920 | 6,140 |
| Connecticut | $36,730 | +3.1% | $30,965 | $34,010 – $60,600 | 3,730 |
| North Carolina | $36,540 | +21.0% | $30,591 | $18,260 – $60,390 | 14,530 |
| Louisiana | $36,290 | −13.5% | $30,637 | $17,770 – $55,150 | 3,200 |
| Florida | $36,260 | −0.2% | $31,315 | $27,040 – $57,080 | 24,380 |
| Indiana | $36,250 | +1.7% | $30,267 | $21,360 – $59,020 | 12,040 |
| Texas | $35,850 | +0.8% | $30,985 | $18,290 – $60,020 | 40,950 |
| Idaho | $35,770 | +3.2% | $30,134 | $20,980 – $49,090 | 2,090 |
| Ohio | $35,720 | +9.9% | $30,681 | $22,490 – $59,370 | 20,430 |
| Mississippi | $35,480 | +3.5% | $30,001 | $23,300 – $49,470 | 2,550 |
| Nebraska | $34,950 | +7.9% | $29,552 | $28,080 – $59,350 | 2,590 |
| Rhode Island | $34,230 | +2.9% | $29,017 | $31,200 – $65,280 | 1,260 |
| Minnesota | $32,980 | +1.8% | $27,734 | $23,850 – $63,040 | 9,750 |
| Nevada | $31,760 | +23.6% | $27,699 | $24,960 – $51,550 | 4,310 |
| Hawaii | $31,270 | −33.8% | $26,329 | $29,120 – $62,720 | 920 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | −5.4% | $26,194 | $31,200 – $45,270 | — |
| New Mexico | $29,770 | −14.6% | $25,756 | $24,960 – $57,960 | 2,970 |
| Oklahoma | $29,120 | +25.4% | $24,813 | $17,050 – $54,330 | 5,110 |
| West Virginia | $28,790 | +0.5% | $24,587 | $18,760 – $58,410 | 2,540 |
| Montana | $27,580 | −8.4% | $23,783 | $22,060 – $58,690 | 2,100 |
| Wisconsin | $27,560 | +2.0% | $23,854 | $20,860 – $57,850 | 10,020 |
| Wyoming | $26,940 | −26.1% | $23,795 | $16,500 – $48,300 | 1,140 |
| Utah | $26,590 | +1.1% | $23,276 | $20,390 – $57,150 | 3,050 |
| South Carolina | $22,240 | −27.1% | $19,617 | $17,040 – $48,380 | 6,430 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Truck Driver | $44,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $37,290 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $37,180 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Taxi Driver | $42,100 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
| Bus Drivers, School | $47,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $59,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Passenger Attendant | $37,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,330 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a driver/sales worker make?
The national median salary for driver/sales workers is $38,770 a year ($18.64 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,590 and the top 10% earn over $59,980. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays driver/sales workers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $48,420. After taxes and local prices, Nashville, TN offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many driver/sales workers are there in the U.S.?
About 409,180 people work as driver/sales workers nationwide.
All 34 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Riverside, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC