Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,910 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.34
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $50,600
Employed locally 320
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $31,910
    75th
    $42,990
    90th
    $50,600

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,570
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380
    Light Truck Drivers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Northwest Illinois is $15.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Northwest Illinois is 14.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.