Driver/Sales Workers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $36,360 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $17,260
90th percentile $48,580
Employed locally 380
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,260
    25th
    $22,830
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $47,010
    90th
    $48,580

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,530
    Light Truck Drivers $36,840
    Bus Drivers, School $37,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $45,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in East Kentucky is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in East Kentucky is 2.1% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,260 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,830.