Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $43,410 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.87
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $59,510
Employed locally 14,130
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $43,410
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $59,510

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 54% 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
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $20.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 16.9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.