Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $35,180 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $20,700
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 220
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,700
    25th
    $28,270
    50th (median)
    $35,180
    75th
    $44,860
    90th
    $58,370

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Laredo, TX $46,620
    Midland, TX $41,600
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,500
    Amarillo, TX $37,720
    Victoria, TX $37,530
    Wichita Falls, TX $36,740

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,190
    Light Truck Drivers$37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,090
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Abilene, TX is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 5.3% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,700 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,270.