Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $41,580 +12% vs national
Median hourly $19.99
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $65,530
Employed locally 430
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $27,190
    50th (median)
    $41,580
    75th
    $52,050
    90th
    $65,530

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,730
    California $44,370

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,470
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,500
    Light Truck Drivers $45,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $19.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 12% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,190.