Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $23,780 -36% vs national
Median hourly $11.44
10th percentile $17,450
90th percentile $55,740
Employed locally 340
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,450
    25th
    $18,290
    50th (median)
    $23,780
    75th
    $37,820
    90th
    $55,740

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 60% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $47,650
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $46,560
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,040
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $45,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $44,990

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,040
    Light Truck Drivers$41,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Lafayette, IN is $11.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 36% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,450 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,290.