Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $35,620 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,480
Employed locally 130
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,000
    50th (median)
    $35,620
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $52,480

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 51% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,480
    Kingston, NY $43,200
    Syracuse, NY $39,800
    Rochester, NY $39,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,920

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,120
    Bus Drivers, School$53,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,610
    Light Truck Drivers$39,320
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Ithaca, NY is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Ithaca, NY is 4.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,000.