Driver/Sales Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $21.92 an hour ($45,600 a year). About 34,480 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($38,770). California ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 25% of workers | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.92 | $45,600 |
| 75% of workers | $25.98 | $54,040 |
| 90% of workers | $30.42 | $63,280 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $51,260 | 1,360 |
| Merced | $49,290 | 330 |
| Yuba City | $49,110 | 110 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $49,000 | 400 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48,860 | 1,560 |
| Visalia | $48,000 | 380 |
| Vallejo | $47,780 | 390 |
| Fresno | $47,170 | 1,090 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $46,800 | 2,150 |
| El Centro | $46,510 | 160 |
| Napa | $46,300 | 140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $45,760 | 3,620 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $45,220 | 11,130 |
| Redding | $43,780 | 210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $43,680 | 5,220 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $43,390 | 900 |
| Salinas | $43,210 | 360 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $42,730 | 460 |
| Chico | $42,360 | 190 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $42,010 | 680 |
| Modesto | $41,820 | 530 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $41,600 | 390 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $41,600 | 320 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $41,460 | 120 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $34,320 | 1,080 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for driver/sales workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 45,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $42,870 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,230 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,790 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $46,520 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,090 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $44,970 |
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