Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $36,110 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $17,930
90th percentile $50,600
Employed locally 690
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,930
    25th
    $21,320
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $46,770
    90th
    $50,600

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,740
    Florence, SC $37,690
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,660
    Tuscaloosa, AL $37,160

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Charleston, SC is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Charleston, SC is 2.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,930 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,320.