Driver/Sales Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $55,200 +48.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.54
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 1,180
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $47,550
    50th (median)
    $55,200
    75th
    $63,730
    90th
    $73,790

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $48,290

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $48,240

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,910
    Light Truck Drivers $50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in San Jose, CA is $26.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 48.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,550.