Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $32,040 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.41
10th percentile $17,980
90th percentile $53,230
Employed locally 170
National median $37,130

Compare Driver/Sales Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Owensboro, KY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Driver/Sales Workers
in
Owensboro, KY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,980
    25th
    $21,710
    50th (median)
    $32,040
    75th
    $39,420
    90th
    $53,230

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 51% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,930
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $38,490
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,450
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,510
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,360
    Rocky Mount, NC $32,950

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,530
    Light Truck Drivers $38,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Owensboro, KY is $15.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Owensboro, KY is 13.7% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,980 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,710.