Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $30,980 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.90
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $55,730
Employed locally 450
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $25,070
    50th (median)
    $30,980
    75th
    $44,920
    90th
    $55,730

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 54% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,480
    Light Truck Drivers $35,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Roanoke, VA is $14.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 16.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,070.