Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $47,790 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $79,890
Employed locally 1,420
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $47,790
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $79,890

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 49% 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
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Napa, CA $48,270

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,630
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Sacramento, CA is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.