Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,050 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $26,120
90th percentile $47,960
Employed locally 300
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,120
    25th
    $27,850
    50th (median)
    $31,050
    75th
    $37,840
    90th
    $47,960

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,190
    Bus Drivers, School$40,410
    Light Truck Drivers$35,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Southwest Missouri is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Southwest Missouri is 16.4% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,120 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,850.