Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $35,730 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $60,620
Employed locally 1,220
National median $37,130

Compare Driver/Sales Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Albuquerque, NM stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Driver/Sales Workers
in
Albuquerque, NM
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,710
    50th (median)
    $35,730
    75th
    $46,450
    90th
    $60,620

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $44,130
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,460

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,650
    Light Truck Drivers $39,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.8% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,710.