Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $34,270 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $64,150
Employed locally 1,230
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $34,270
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $64,150

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 63% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $40,200
    Grand Junction, CO $38,000
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,660
    Victoria, TX $37,530
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,470
    New Haven, CT $35,770

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,330
    Light Truck Drivers$44,530
    Bus Drivers, School$59,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Hartford, CT is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Hartford, CT is 7.7% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.