Driver/sales workers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,590 | $10.86 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $38,770 | $18.64 |
| Mean (average) | $40,730 | $19.58 |
| 90th percentile | $59,980 | $28.84 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Driver/sales workers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,190 | $24,310 | $61,100 | 4,310 | 0.77 |
| Alaska | $48,420 | $35,800 | $61,760 | 1,270 | 1.48 |
| Arizona | $38,440 | $30,580 | $55,420 | 10,550 | 1.24 |
| Arkansas | $39,820 | $24,260 | $59,050 | 3,170 | 0.92 |
| California | $45,600 | $34,320 | $63,280 | 34,480 | 0.72 |
| Colorado | $43,420 | $30,800 | $57,960 | 10,790 | 1.43 |
| Connecticut | $36,730 | $34,010 | $60,600 | 3,730 | 0.84 |
| Delaware | $31,200 | $31,200 | $45,270 | ||
| District of Columbia | $41,600 | $36,400 | $57,650 | 1,020 | 0.55 |
| Florida | $36,260 | $27,040 | $57,080 | 24,380 | 0.93 |
| Georgia | $40,040 | $24,400 | $60,020 | 19,150 | 1.49 |
| Guam | $20,630 | $19,340 | $32,800 | 240 | 1.35 |
| Hawaii | $31,270 | $29,120 | $62,720 | 920 | 0.56 |
| Idaho | $35,770 | $20,980 | $49,090 | 2,090 | 0.93 |
| Illinois | $38,960 | $31,200 | $65,680 | 13,680 | 0.85 |
| Indiana | $36,250 | $21,360 | $59,020 | 12,040 | 1.43 |
| Iowa | $47,120 | $22,670 | $64,760 | 4,400 | 1.07 |
| Kansas | $43,180 | $20,540 | $56,440 | 1,950 | 0.51 |
| Kentucky | $37,030 | $20,800 | $58,920 | 6,140 | 1.17 |
| Louisiana | $36,290 | $17,770 | $55,150 | 3,200 | 0.63 |
| Maine | $39,900 | $30,470 | $59,040 | 2,160 | 1.28 |
| Maryland | $38,500 | $31,770 | $58,520 | 11,940 | 1.64 |
| Massachusetts | $46,870 | $33,890 | $67,140 | 3,830 | 0.4 |
| Michigan | $39,610 | $25,960 | $58,730 | 15,490 | 1.34 |
| Minnesota | $32,980 | $23,850 | $63,040 | 9,750 | 1.26 |
| Mississippi | $35,480 | $23,300 | $49,470 | 2,550 | 0.83 |
| Missouri | $40,200 | $28,600 | $57,920 | 7,590 | 0.98 |
| Montana | $27,580 | $22,060 | $58,690 | 2,100 | 1.56 |
| Nebraska | $34,950 | $28,080 | $59,350 | 2,590 | 0.96 |
| Nevada | $31,760 | $24,960 | $51,550 | 4,310 | 1.06 |
| New Hampshire | $41,520 | $18,260 | $59,220 | 1,990 | 1.1 |
| New Jersey | $44,720 | $32,220 | $60,360 | 9,720 | 0.86 |
| New Mexico | $29,770 | $24,960 | $57,960 | 2,970 | 1.3 |
| New York | $42,730 | $33,210 | $62,390 | 18,990 | 0.74 |
| North Carolina | $36,540 | $18,260 | $60,390 | 14,530 | 1.12 |
| North Dakota | $38,610 | $19,550 | $62,320 | 1,740 | 1.54 |
| Ohio | $35,720 | $22,490 | $59,370 | 20,430 | 1.4 |
| Oklahoma | $29,120 | $17,050 | $54,330 | 5,110 | 1.14 |
| Oregon | $41,080 | $30,580 | $61,530 | 5,210 | 1.01 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,330 | $18,520 | $59,590 | 15,100 | 0.95 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,220 | $21,840 | $37,770 | 1,610 | 0.65 |
| Rhode Island | $34,230 | $31,200 | $65,280 | 1,260 | 0.96 |
| South Carolina | $22,240 | $17,040 | $48,380 | 6,430 | 1.06 |
| South Dakota | $45,050 | $28,960 | $64,540 | 1,050 | 0.87 |
| Tennessee | $42,220 | $20,800 | $51,610 | 9,620 | 1.12 |
| Texas | $35,850 | $18,290 | $60,020 | 40,950 | 1.11 |
| Utah | $26,590 | $20,390 | $57,150 | 3,050 | 0.67 |
| Vermont | $46,300 | $33,090 | $65,800 | 510 | 0.64 |
| Virginia | $37,180 | $26,470 | $58,530 | 10,780 | 1 |
| Washington | $41,570 | $34,650 | $69,580 | 5,890 | 0.63 |
| West Virginia | $28,790 | $18,760 | $58,410 | 2,540 | 1.38 |
| Wisconsin | $27,560 | $20,860 | $57,850 | 10,020 | 1.29 |
| Wyoming | $26,940 | $16,500 | $48,300 | 1,140 | 1.55 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for driver/sales workers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 45,500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 7.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for driver/sales workers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
- Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
- Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
- Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.
- Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.
- Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Computer Directions Route Sales Tracker
- GEOCOMtms A.Maze Planning
- IBM Domino
- MobiTech Systems Route Sales Trakker
- Regulussoft Route Accounting
- Route planning software
- Soft Essentials Vending Essentials
- bMobile Technology Route Manager
- bMobile Technology Sales
Transferable skills for career changers: Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Time Management, Persuasion, Judgment and Decision Making.
Common job titles: Delivery Man, Driver, Driver Salesman, Pizza Delivery Driver, Route Delivery Driver, Route Driver, Route Sales Driver, Route Sales Representative, Route Salesman, Sales Route Driver.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do driver/sales workers make?
The national median annual wage for driver/sales workers was $38,770 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $22,590 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $59,980. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do driver/sales workers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is driver/sales workers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of driver/sales workers to change +7.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 45,500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay driver/sales workers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Alaska ($48,420), Iowa ($47,120), Massachusetts ($46,870). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.