Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $46,600 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $73,600
Employed locally 980
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $40,870
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $73,600

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 35% 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
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,140
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Fresno, CA is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 25.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,870.