Driver/Sales Workers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $20.54 an hour ($42,730 a year). About 18,990 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($38,770). New York ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.97 | $33,210 |
| 25% of workers | $16.29 | $33,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.54 | $42,730 |
| 75% of workers | $24.62 | $51,210 |
| 90% of workers | $30.00 | $62,390 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $46,150 | 110 |
| Kingston | $45,690 | 230 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $44,990 | 680 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $44,930 | 100 |
| Rochester | $44,760 | 940 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $44,720 | 19,040 |
| Utica-Rome | $44,090 | 190 |
| Syracuse | $42,540 | 850 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $39,300 | 930 |
| Glens Falls | $38,980 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $38,010 | 260 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $37,890 | 1,020 |
| Ithaca | $36,010 | 80 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,030 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,050 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,330 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $47,100 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,070 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,270 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $55,810 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $38,740 |
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