Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $36,830 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $55,470
Employed locally 350
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,830
    75th
    $45,660
    90th
    $55,470

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 46% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,480
    Kingston, NY $43,200
    Syracuse, NY $39,800
    Rochester, NY $39,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,920

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,530
    Light Truck Drivers $39,360
    Bus Drivers, School $48,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Utica, NY is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Utica, NY is 0.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.