Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $37,040 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $59,760
Employed locally 140
National median $37,130

Compare Driver/Sales Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Elmira, NY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Driver/Sales Workers
in
Elmira, NY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,620
    50th (median)
    $37,040
    75th
    $50,760
    90th
    $59,760

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,480
    Kingston, NY $43,200
    Syracuse, NY $39,800
    Rochester, NY $39,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,920

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,390
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $42,890
    Bus Drivers, School $49,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Elmira, NY is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Elmira, NY is 0.2% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,620.