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Driver/Sales Workers is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Driver/Sales Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-3031 |
| title | Driver/Sales Workers |
| onet code | 53-3031.00 |
| description | Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 417,420 |
| a mean | 39,670 |
| a median | 37,130 |
| a pct10 | 21,760 |
| a pct25 | 29,120 |
| a pct75 | 47,590 |
| a pct90 | 59,730 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 17 |
The day-to-day work of a driver/sales workers typically centers on drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers. 6 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.20 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working driver/sales workers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (64.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Hawaii at $47,240 and lowest in Oklahoma at $23,220 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (Hawaii, Vermont, California, Michigan, Colorado) average $44,854. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $47,240 | $47,040 | $29,120 | $63,630 | 840 |
| Vermont | $44,900 | $45,880 | $31,640 | $64,280 | 630 |
| California | $44,370 | $48,070 | $33,470 | $72,430 | 35,220 |
| Michigan | $44,200 | $42,590 | $22,270 | $60,200 | 12,850 |
| Colorado | $43,560 | $44,390 | $29,990 | $59,680 | 10,770 |
| Kansas | $43,380 | $41,940 | $21,300 | $57,940 | 2,460 |
| Massachusetts | $42,790 | $44,320 | $32,580 | $58,710 | 5,270 |
| Louisiana | $41,950 | $39,710 | $20,600 | $61,970 | 3,150 |
| Alaska | $41,590 | $43,470 | $29,290 | $62,730 | 770 |
| Tennessee | $41,200 | $39,390 | $20,920 | $55,820 | 7,080 |
| New York | $40,970 | $43,840 | $31,940 | $58,230 | 23,860 |
| South Dakota | $39,900 | $44,810 | $25,700 | $78,000 | 1,240 |
| Missouri | $39,410 | $41,980 | $26,400 | $63,630 | 9,930 |
| Iowa | $39,110 | $40,250 | $21,740 | $63,550 | 4,640 |
| Arizona | $38,910 | $41,920 | $29,910 | $58,120 | 10,020 |
| Washington | $38,800 | $45,880 | $33,860 | $70,040 | 8,930 |
| North Dakota | $38,610 | $45,470 | $23,640 | $73,410 | 1,340 |
| Oregon | $38,180 | $42,630 | $29,970 | $62,040 | 5,990 |
| Alabama | $37,710 | $39,160 | $21,300 | $61,060 | 5,620 |
| New Jersey | $37,450 | $43,460 | $31,470 | $59,820 | 11,700 |
| Arkansas | $37,440 | $38,480 | $23,750 | $56,470 | 3,200 |
| Maine | $36,610 | $40,630 | $29,640 | $58,390 | 1,450 |
| Wyoming | $36,450 | $33,290 | $15,840 | $57,920 | 950 |
| Florida | $36,340 | $36,830 | $24,960 | $49,050 | 23,270 |
| Illinois | $36,220 | $41,550 | $29,120 | $69,540 | 18,560 |
| Virginia | $36,040 | $39,130 | $24,960 | $57,000 | 8,740 |
| District of Columbia | $35,750 | $39,760 | $35,360 | $48,550 | 820 |
| Indiana | $35,660 | $39,730 | $18,630 | $69,970 | 12,110 |
| Connecticut | $35,630 | $41,590 | $32,640 | $62,020 | 3,680 |
| Texas | $35,580 | $36,980 | $18,270 | $58,370 | 38,930 |
| Maryland | $34,960 | $40,070 | $31,200 | $55,170 | 14,160 |
| New Mexico | $34,870 | $37,640 | $24,960 | $55,290 | 2,510 |
| Idaho | $34,670 | $37,260 | $17,870 | $60,020 | 2,110 |
| Mississippi | $34,290 | $34,560 | $18,490 | $50,020 | 2,290 |
| New Hampshire | $34,080 | $36,900 | $17,380 | $59,050 | 2,620 |
| Rhode Island | $33,280 | $40,310 | $29,120 | $63,530 | 1,500 |
| Delaware | $32,970 | $34,790 | $27,560 | $46,840 | — |
| Georgia | $32,970 | $36,200 | $17,410 | $58,780 | 12,910 |
| Ohio | $32,500 | $37,300 | $21,980 | $57,750 | 20,580 |
| Minnesota | $32,390 | $38,580 | $23,300 | $61,040 | 8,800 |
| Nebraska | $32,390 | $37,200 | $24,960 | $61,270 | 2,980 |
| Kentucky | $31,620 | $35,270 | $17,880 | $56,180 | 6,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,680 | $34,890 | $17,420 | $59,460 | 19,010 |
| South Carolina | $30,510 | $32,710 | $17,200 | $48,190 | 5,120 |
| North Carolina | $30,210 | $33,600 | $16,540 | $55,750 | 13,850 |
| Montana | $30,100 | $35,920 | $21,510 | $58,220 | 1,800 |
| West Virginia | $28,660 | $34,790 | $20,410 | $57,360 | 2,350 |
| Wisconsin | $27,030 | $33,400 | $17,120 | $55,880 | 9,150 |
| Utah | $26,310 | $32,220 | $20,020 | $51,230 | 3,380 |
| Nevada | $25,690 | $34,890 | $22,560 | $50,920 | 4,820 |
| Oklahoma | $23,220 | $28,480 | $16,320 | $47,670 | 5,570 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for driver/sales workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Automotive Parts Delivery Driver (Auto Parts Delivery Driver) or Bakery Deliverer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Driver/Sales Workers compares to others in the 53 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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