Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $44,990 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 530
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $29,670
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $60,290

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 37% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $46,600
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $46,040
    Bay City, MI $45,610
    Saginaw, MI $44,500
    Michigan $44,200
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,460

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Bus Drivers, School $47,330
    Light Truck Drivers $40,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Lansing, MI is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 21.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,670.