Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $23,450 -36.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.28
10th percentile $17,330
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 660
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,330
    25th
    $17,330
    50th (median)
    $23,450
    75th
    $37,200
    90th
    $47,240

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 65% 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
    Michigan $44,200
    Dalton, GA $39,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,410
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,500
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,470

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,940
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,990
    Light Truck Drivers$38,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,110
    Bus Drivers, School$31,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Augusta, GA-SC is $11.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 36.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,330 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,330.