Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $34,360 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,230
Employed locally 1,600
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,360
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $60,230

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 51% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,480
    Kingston, NY $43,200
    Syracuse, NY $39,800
    Rochester, NY $39,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,920

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Buffalo, NY is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Buffalo, NY is 7.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.