Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $36,060 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $25,120
90th percentile $57,000
Employed locally 1,500
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,120
    25th
    $27,090
    50th (median)
    $36,060
    75th
    $47,350
    90th
    $57,000

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 57% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Vallejo, CA $45,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $38,800
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,120

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Richmond, VA is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 2.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,120 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,090.