Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $40,630 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $68,670
Employed locally 6,970
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $34,640
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $68,670

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 52% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,020
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,740
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,520
    Yuma, AZ $36,680
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,100
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,540

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 9.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,640.