Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $32,380 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.57
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $64,690
Employed locally 290
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $32,380
    75th
    $45,120
    90th
    $64,690

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 50% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,790
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $42,130
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,120

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,190
    Light Truck Drivers $45,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Champaign, IL is $15.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 12.8% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.