California Median
$45,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+18% vs US median
US median $38,770
State Rank
#5 of 51
34,480 employed here
How much does a Driver/Sale Workers make in California?
Driver/Sales Workers in California take home a median of $45,600 annually — roughly $21.92 an hour — which runs 18% above the national median of $38,770.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $34,320 while the top 10% make $63,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,180 and $54,040 a year.
Driver/Sale Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,320 | $16.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,180 | $18.36 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,600 | $21.92 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,040 | $25.98 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,280 | $30.42 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories for Driver/Sale Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Driver/Sale Workers salary in other states
Alaska $48,420Iowa $47,120Massachusetts $46,870Vermont $46,300South Dakota $45,050New Jersey $44,720Colorado $43,420Kansas $43,180New York $42,730Tennessee $42,220District of Columbia $41,600Washington $41,570New Hampshire $41,520Oregon $41,080Missouri $40,200Georgia $40,040Maine $39,900Arkansas $39,820Michigan $39,610Alabama $39,190Illinois $38,960North Dakota $38,610Maryland $38,500Arizona $38,440Pennsylvania $37,330Virginia $37,180Kentucky $37,030Connecticut $36,730North Carolina $36,540Louisiana $36,290Florida $36,260Indiana $36,250Texas $35,850Idaho $35,770Ohio $35,720Mississippi $35,480Nebraska $34,950Rhode Island $34,230Minnesota $32,980Nevada $31,760Hawaii $31,270Delaware $31,200New Mexico $29,770Oklahoma $29,120West Virginia $28,790Montana $27,580Wisconsin $27,560Wyoming $26,940Utah $26,590South Carolina $22,240
Working as a Driver/Sale Workers in California
Nationally, about 409,000 people work as Driver/Sales Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($45,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Driver/Sale Workers make in California?
The median Driver/Sale Workers salary in California is $45,600 per year, or about $21.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,320 at the entry level to $63,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Driver/Sales Workers about 18% more than the national median of $38,770. California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Driver/Sales Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,600 a year. About 34,480 Driver/Sales Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Driver/Sale Workers salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.