Driver/Sales Workers

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $38,770/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$22,590$59,980

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +8.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.

About 51,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingService OrientationReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringPersuasion

Top knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceFood ProductionEnglish LanguageTransportationPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementSales and MarketingMathematics

Core tasks

• Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.

• Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.

• Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.

• Listen to and resolve customers' complaints regarding products or services.

• Collect money from customers, make change, and record transactions on customer receipts.

• Maintain trucks and food-dispensing equipment and clean inside of machines that dispense food or beverages.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Driver/Sales Workers?

The median pay for Driver/Sales Workers is $38,770 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Driver/Sales Workers?

Employment for Driver/Sales Workers is projected to change +8.8% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Driver/Sales Workers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Driver/Sales Workers?

About 51,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.