Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $29,890 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.37
10th percentile $22,260
90th percentile $57,420
Employed locally 1,440
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,260
    25th
    $23,910
    50th (median)
    $29,890
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $57,420

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 58% 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
    Cleveland, OH $40,930
    Johnson City, TN $38,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,450
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $35,370
    Lima, OH $34,890
    Columbus, OH $33,450

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Akron, OH is $14.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Akron, OH is 19.5% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,260 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,910.