Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $32,330 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.54
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $68,930
Employed locally 330
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $32,330
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $68,930

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 57% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,790
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $42,130
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,120

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,050
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,450
    Light Truck Drivers $43,330
    Bus Drivers, School $48,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Springfield, IL is $15.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Springfield, IL is 12.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.