Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $39,360 +6% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $58,960
Employed locally 360
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $58,960

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 58% 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
    Hawaii $47,240
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $46,600
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,380
    Light Truck Drivers $45,470
    Bus Drivers, School $59,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Olympia, WA is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.