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Driver/Sales Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Driver/Sales Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.8% vs 2024
$48,220
Mean Salary
$45,600
Median Salary
$21.92
Hourly Rate
34,480 people work as Driver/Sales Workers in California
Driver/Sales Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Driver/Sales Workers in California earn a median salary of $45,600 per year ($3,800/month).
This is 22.0% above the national average of $37,374.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Driver/Sales Workers pay.
Approximately 34,480 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Driver/Sales Workers
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.12
Service Orientation
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.15
Food Production
3.65
English Language
3.49
Transportation
3.46
Public Safety and Security
3.21
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(0.4% of workers)
Salaries for Driver/Sales Workers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,180 and $54,040.
Median $45,600
P10: $34,320P25: $38,180P75: $54,040P90: $63,280
10th
$34,320
25th
$38,180
Median
$45,600
75th
$54,040
90th
$63,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,320
$16.50
$2,860
25th Percentile
$38,180
$18.36
$3,181
Median (50th)
$45,600
$21.92
$3,800
75th Percentile
$54,040
$25.98
$4,503
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,280
$30.42
$5,273
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,220 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Driver/Sales Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Driver/Sales Workers in California is $45,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,220.
What is the salary range for a Driver/Sales Workers in California?
Salaries for Driver/Sales Workers in California range from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $63,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,180 and $54,040.
What is the starting salary for a Driver/Sales Workers in California?
Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers positions in California typically start around $34,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Driver/Sales Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 34,480 people are employed as Driver/Sales Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Driver/Sales Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Driver/Sales Workers in California is approximately $21.92 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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