Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $38,150 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $19,170
90th percentile $55,420
Employed locally 160
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,170
    25th
    $19,630
    50th (median)
    $38,150
    75th
    $42,100
    90th
    $55,420

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 32% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,120
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,900
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,930
    Cleveland, TN $38,910
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $38,800
    Jackson, TN $38,460

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,090
    Light Truck Drivers $36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Johnson City, TN is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Johnson City, TN is 2.7% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,170 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,630.