Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $37,460 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $23,580
90th percentile $67,050
Employed locally 240
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,580
    25th
    $28,690
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $55,730
    90th
    $67,050

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 52% 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
    Michigan $44,200
    Dalton, GA $39,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,410
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,500
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $37,470

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,450
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,100
    Light Truck Drivers $39,190
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Gainesville, GA is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Gainesville, GA is 0.9% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,580 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,690.