Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $32,280 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.52
10th percentile $20,560
90th percentile $57,070
Employed locally 340
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,560
    25th
    $22,530
    50th (median)
    $32,280
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $57,070

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 44% 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
    Michigan $44,200
    Dalton, GA $39,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,410
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,500
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,470

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,240
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,150
    Light Truck Drivers$35,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Columbus, GA-AL is $15.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 13.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,560 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,530.