Driver/Sales Workers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $43,630 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $22,320
90th percentile $60,530
Employed locally 710
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,320
    25th
    $23,540
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $60,530

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 30% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $47,650
    Laredo, TX $46,620
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,520
    Baton Rouge, LA $46,050
    Monroe, LA $45,860

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $40,570
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $39,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in New Orleans, LA is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in New Orleans, LA is 17.5% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,320 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,540.