Driver/Sales Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $46,520 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 1,930
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $63,010

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,000
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,480
    Light Truck Drivers $43,820
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in San Diego, CA is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 25.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.