Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $37,300 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.93
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $76,270
Employed locally 400
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $32,460
    50th (median)
    $37,300
    75th
    $49,810
    90th
    $76,270

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,480
    Vineland, NJ $37,040
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $35,200
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $34,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $32,970

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Light Truck Drivers $45,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,580
    Bus Drivers, School $62,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Trenton, NJ is $17.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Trenton, NJ is 0.5% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,460.