Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $36,640 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $71,540
Employed locally 190
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,370
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $46,430
    90th
    $71,540

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 41% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,620
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,180
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,270
    Light Truck Drivers $46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Decatur, IL is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Decatur, IL is 1.3% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,370.