Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $26,350 -29% vs national
Median hourly $12.67
10th percentile $20,160
90th percentile $63,440
Employed locally 150
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,160
    25th
    $22,150
    50th (median)
    $26,350
    75th
    $47,640
    90th
    $63,440

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 65% 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
    Kenosha, WI $45,790
    Wichita, KS $39,810
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $38,100
    Wichita Falls, TX $36,740
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $36,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,470

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,980
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,710
    Light Truck Drivers $45,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Wausau, WI is $12.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Wausau, WI is 29% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,160 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,150.