Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $23,900 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.49
10th percentile $16,860
90th percentile $52,090
Employed locally 380
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,860
    25th
    $17,100
    50th (median)
    $23,900
    75th
    $40,710
    90th
    $52,090

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 61% 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
    Napa, CA $48,270
    Lebanon, PA $45,390
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $41,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $40,830
    Lancaster, PA $37,590
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $36,050

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,280
    Light Truck Drivers $37,660
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Erie, PA is $11.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Erie, PA is 35.6% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,860 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,100.