Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $39,810 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $21,300
90th percentile $71,380
Employed locally 530
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,300
    25th
    $31,170
    50th (median)
    $39,810
    75th
    $48,160
    90th
    $71,380

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 42% 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
    Jackson, MI $42,270
    Kansas City, MO-KS $41,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $40,470
    Topeka, KS $40,240
    Jacksonville, FL $39,960
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,930

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Wichita, KS is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 7.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,300 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,170.