Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $28,760 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $20,850
90th percentile $46,010
Employed locally 210
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,850
    25th
    $26,820
    50th (median)
    $28,760
    75th
    $38,230
    90th
    $46,010

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    Vallejo, CA $45,620

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,430
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,910
    Light Truck Drivers $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Auburn, AL is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Auburn, AL is 22.5% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,850 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,820.