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Driver/Sales Workers Salary

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The median pay for a driver/sales workers in Colorado is $43,420/year ($20.88/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$43K
Median annual
$20.88/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$58K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Colorado?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,918/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,044/mo
Rent as % of take-home70% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$43,420/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$874/mo

About driver/sales workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 409,180
Colorado employed: 10,790
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado

Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in Colorado: 10th percentile $30,800, 25th percentile $35,910, median $43,420, 75th percentile $49,040, 90th percentile $57,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$43K75th$49K90th$58K
Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in Colorado: 10th percentile $30,800, 25th percentile $35,910, median $43,420, 75th percentile $49,040, 90th percentile $57,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level driver/sales workers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.

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Driver/Sales Workers salary by metro in Colorado

7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Boulder$47K+9%490
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$47K+7%5,630
Fort Collins-Loveland$45K+4%780
Colorado Springs$41K-6%1,400
Grand Junction$40K-8%350
Pueblo$38K-12%320
Greeley$37K-15%540

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Frequently asked questions

Can a driver/sales worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?

It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $43K, rent takes 70% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.

What’s the entry-level salary for driver/sales workers in Colorado?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new driver/sales workers typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,848/month.

Is driver/sales worker a high-paying job in Colorado?

Local pay is 12% above the national median — $43K here vs. $39K nationally.

How does Colorado compare to the national average for driver/sales workers?

Colorado pays $43K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s +12%.

How much do driver/sales workers make in Colorado?

The median is $43,420 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,800, and experienced driver/sales workers can clear $57,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Colorado?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,918/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 70% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a driver/sales workers salary go in Colorado?

Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median driver/sales workers salary is worth about $43,420 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do driver/sales workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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