Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $27,550 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.25
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $47,870
Employed locally 5,010
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,280
    50th (median)
    $27,550
    75th
    $40,290
    90th
    $47,870

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 61% 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
    Flint, MI $42,380
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $41,040
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $40,100
    Jacksonville, FL $39,960
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,240

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,760
    Light Truck Drivers $39,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $26,840
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Tampa, FL is $13.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 25.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,280.