Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $28,100 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.51
10th percentile $19,340
90th percentile $63,220
Employed locally 190
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,340
    25th
    $21,440
    50th (median)
    $28,100
    75th
    $39,280
    90th
    $63,220

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 46% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $32,750
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $31,140
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,250
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $28,190

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,170
    Light Truck Drivers$30,430
    Bus Drivers, School$34,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$47,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Beckley, WV is $13.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Beckley, WV is 24.3% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,340 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,440.