Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $32,640 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.69
10th percentile $17,400
90th percentile $55,760
Employed locally 3,850
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,400
    25th
    $22,880
    50th (median)
    $32,640
    75th
    $43,470
    90th
    $55,760

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 33% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 67% 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Austin, TX is $15.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Austin, TX is 12.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,400 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,880.