Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $21,340 -42.5% vs national
Median hourly $10.26
10th percentile $17,690
90th percentile $54,550
Employed locally 840
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,690
    25th
    $17,890
    50th (median)
    $21,340
    75th
    $46,570
    90th
    $54,550

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 33% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 67% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Anchorage, AK $41,600
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $40,640
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $40,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,120

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,520
    Light Truck Drivers $37,670
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,400
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Winston, NC is $10.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Winston, NC is 42.5% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,690 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,890.