Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $22,890 -38.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.00
10th percentile $20,420
90th percentile $50,860
Employed locally 360
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,420
    25th
    $20,800
    50th (median)
    $22,890
    75th
    $38,320
    90th
    $50,860

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 61% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $32,750
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $31,140
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,250
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $28,190

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Charleston, WV is $11.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 38.4% 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 $20,420 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,800.