Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $19,770 -46.8% vs national
Median hourly $9.51
10th percentile $16,140
90th percentile $48,820
Employed locally 350
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,140
    25th
    $17,130
    50th (median)
    $19,770
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $48,820

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 66% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Anchorage, AK $41,600
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $40,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,120

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,220
    Light Truck Drivers $36,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Fayetteville, NC is $9.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 46.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,140 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,130.