Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $31,620 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.20
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $46,910
Employed locally 1,360
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $31,620
    75th
    $39,190
    90th
    $46,910

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 53% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,020
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $40,630
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $37,740
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,520
    Yuma, AZ $36,680
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,100

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Tucson, AZ is $15.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 14.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.