Driver/Sales Workers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,680 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 510
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $35,680
    75th
    $42,990
    90th
    $59,850

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,400
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,120
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,300
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in East Central Illinois is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.37 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in East Central Illinois is 3.9% 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 East Central Illinois?

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