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Driver/Sales Worker

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Home › Transportation and Material Moving › Driver/Sales Worker › New York
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New York
$47,000 / year
≈ $3,900 per month · $22.60 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for New York · median $44,000
25th percentile
$35,000Average
$47,00075th percentile
$53,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Driver/Sales Worker salary by state
Alabama$42,000
Alaska$50,000
Arizona$42,000
Arkansas$42,500
California$50,000
Colorado$46,500
Connecticut$44,000
Delaware$35,500
District of Columbia$47,000
Florida$40,000
Georgia$43,500
Hawaii$41,000
Idaho$36,500
Illinois$45,500
Indiana$39,500
Iowa$47,000
Kansas$43,000
Kentucky$39,500
Louisiana$36,000
Maine$44,000
Maryland$43,500
Massachusetts$50,000
Michigan$43,000
Minnesota$42,000
Mississippi$38,500
Missouri$42,500
Montana$37,000
Nebraska$41,500
Nevada$37,000
New Hampshire$41,500
New Jersey$48,000
New Mexico$37,500
New York$47,000
North Carolina$39,500
North Dakota$43,500
Ohio$39,000
Oklahoma$33,500
Oregon$45,000
Pennsylvania$39,000
Rhode Island$44,500
South Carolina$30,500
South Dakota$48,500
Tennessee$41,000
Texas$39,000
Utah$35,500
Vermont$50,000
Virginia$42,000
Washington$49,000
West Virginia$37,000
Wisconsin$35,500
Wyoming$31,500
About this role

Driver/Sales Worker is a professional role within the function in the Transportation and Material Moving job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Driver/Sales Workers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • 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.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Service Orientation Critical Thinking Time Management Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Driver/Sales Worker pay by experience level
Entry level$23,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$31,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$40,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$50,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$62,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
51,300
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Driver/Sales Worker salary by industry
Food Services and Drinking Places

174,910 workers

$32,500

Restaurants and Other Eating Places

169,260 workers

$32,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

91,800 workers

$54,000

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)

82,170 workers

$54,000

Personal and Laundry Services

23,290 workers

$51,000

Drycleaning and Laundry Services

23,050 workers

$51,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

15,260 workers

$45,000

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

12,030 workers

$34,500

Couriers and Messengers

10,790 workers

$45,000

Truck Transportation

9,920 workers

$58,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Driver/Sales Worker pays 39% below the average across 53 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $69,000).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41,500
Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,000
Aircraft Service Attendant$45,000
Passenger Attendant$39,000
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,500
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38,000
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$46,500
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,500
Material Moving Workers, All Other$47,000
Careers related to Driver/Sales Worker
Light Truck Driver$50,500
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48,500
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$45,500
Counter and Rental Clerks$47,500
Couriers and Messengers$42,500
Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make?

The average base salary for a Driver/Sales Worker in the United States is $42,000 per year, or about $20.19 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $31,500 and $50,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $69,000 across 53 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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