Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $37,190 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $21,970
90th percentile $73,860
Employed locally 200
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,970
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $37,190
    75th
    $52,380
    90th
    $73,860

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 56% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $47,650
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $42,130

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,960
    Light Truck Drivers $48,110
    Bus Drivers, School $46,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Bismarck, ND is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 0.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,970 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.