Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $31,740 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.26
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $45,380
Employed locally 820
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $31,740
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $45,380

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 50% 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
    Flint, MI $42,380
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $41,040
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $40,100
    Jacksonville, FL $39,960
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,240

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,920
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,840
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,390
    Light Truck Drivers $48,480
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $29,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Lakeland, FL is $15.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Lakeland, FL is 14.5% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.