Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $28,800 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $21,810
90th percentile $58,020
Employed locally 2,350
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,810
    25th
    $22,890
    50th (median)
    $28,800
    75th
    $46,450
    90th
    $58,020

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 62% 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
    Kenosha, WI $45,790
    Wichita, KS $39,810
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Wichita Falls, TX $36,740
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $36,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,470

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 22.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,810 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,890.