Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $43,020 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.68
10th percentile $32,630
90th percentile $62,930
Employed locally 2,710
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,630
    25th
    $34,080
    50th (median)
    $43,020
    75th
    $55,660
    90th
    $62,930

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 55% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $47,650
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $46,600
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,500
    Light Truck Drivers$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $20.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 15.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,630 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,080.