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Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,310
Mean wage$18.19
Entry wage$13.67
10th percentile wage$13.53
50th percentile wage$15.12
90th percentile wage$28.64
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Food and Beverage Retailers14010.9%
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods1008.0%
Personal and Laundry Services302.6%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers302.3%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods100$24.81
Personal and Laundry Services30$24.11
Food and Beverage Retailers140$19.00
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers30$13.53
Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031)
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. Includes newspaper delivery drivers. Excludes "Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers" (49-9091) and "Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers" (53-3033).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $15.12 $18.87 -$3.75
2022$14.53+4.1%$18.13+4.1%-$3.60
2021$13.68+6.2%$17.07+6.2%-$3.39
2020$13.12+4.3%$16.37+4.3%-$3.25
2019$12.58+4.3%$15.70+4.3%-$3.12
2018$12.09+4.1%$15.09+4.1%-$2.99
2017$11.65+3.8%$14.54+3.8%-$2.89
2016$11.29+3.2%$14.09+3.2%-$2.79
2015$10.97+2.9%$13.70+2.9%-$2.72
2014$10.71+2.4%$13.37+2.4%-$2.65
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $15.12 $26.35 -$11.23
2022$14.53+4.1%$25.47+3.4%-$10.94
2021$13.68+6.2%$24.10+5.7%-$10.42
2020$13.12+4.3%$23.28+3.5%-$10.15
2019$12.58+4.3%$22.62+2.9%-$10.03
2018$12.09+4.1%$21.96+3.0%-$9.86
2017$11.65+3.8%$21.33+2.9%-$9.67
2016$11.29+3.2%$20.83+2.4%-$9.54
2015$10.97+2.9%$20.30+2.6%-$9.32
2014$10.71+2.4%$19.87+2.2%-$9.15
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Danbury $16.31  130  
Hartford $15.12  1,310  
Bridgeport-Stamford $14.75  1,030  
New Haven $14.68  570  
Waterbury $13.77  280  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $15.12  1,310  
Bridgeport-Stamford $14.75  1,030  
New Haven $14.68  570  
Waterbury $13.77  280  
Danbury $16.31  130  
Wages in other areas
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