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Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment400
Mean wage$18.89
Entry wage$13.56
10th percentile wage$13.53
50th percentile wage$18.37
90th percentile wage$28.75
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities18045.0%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities180$19.57
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  $18.37 $19.33 -$0.95
2022$17.65+4.1%$18.58+4.1%-$0.92
2021$16.62+6.2%$17.49+6.2%-$0.86
2020$15.94+4.3%$16.77+4.3%-$0.83
2019$15.29+4.3%$16.09+4.3%-$0.79
2018$14.69+4.1%$15.46+4.1%-$0.76
2017$14.16+3.8%$14.90+3.8%-$0.73
2016$13.71+3.2%$14.43+3.2%-$0.71
2015$13.33+2.9%$14.03+2.9%-$0.69
2014$13.02+2.4%$13.70+2.4%-$0.68
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $18.37 $25.89 -$7.52
2022$17.65+4.1%$25.03+3.4%-$7.37
2021$16.62+6.2%$23.68+5.7%-$7.06
2020$15.94+4.3%$22.87+3.5%-$6.93
2019$15.29+4.3%$22.22+2.9%-$6.93
2018$14.69+4.1%$21.57+3.0%-$6.88
2017$14.16+3.8%$20.96+2.9%-$6.79
2016$13.71+3.2%$20.47+2.4%-$6.75
2015$13.33+2.9%$19.95+2.6%-$6.61
2014$13.02+2.4%$19.53+2.2%-$6.50
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
Eastern $18.37  400  
South Central $14.70  800  
Southwest $14.70  880  
North Central $14.25  1,360  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $14.25  1,360  
Southwest $14.70  880  
South Central $14.70  800  
Northwest $14.12  600  
Wages in other areas
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