Driver/Sales Workers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $37,610 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $20,920
90th percentile $49,530
Employed locally 190
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,920
    25th
    $21,740
    50th (median)
    $37,610
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $49,530

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,880
    Light Truck Drivers $40,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,390
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in East Tennessee is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in East Tennessee is 1.3% above 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,920 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,740.