Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $41,860 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $74,380
Employed locally 1,460
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $41,860
    75th
    $51,440
    90th
    $74,380

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 40% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,270
    Light Truck Drivers $39,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Birmingham, AL is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Birmingham, AL is 12.7% above 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.