Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $21,670 -41.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.42
10th percentile $15,600
90th percentile $51,480
Employed locally 1,740
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,600
    25th
    $21,670
    50th (median)
    $21,670
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $51,480

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 23% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 77% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Anchorage, AK $41,600
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $40,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,120

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,940
    Light Truck Drivers $39,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,610
    Bus Drivers, School $37,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Raleigh, NC is $10.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 41.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $15,600 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,670.