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Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Connecticut

The median pay for a driver/sales workers in Connecticut is $35,630/year ($17.13/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.

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

$36K
Median annual
$17.13/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$62K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Connecticut?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,424/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,679/mo
Rent as % of take-home69.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$34,633/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$745/mo

About driver/sales workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 417,420
Connecticut employed: 3,680
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut

Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $32,640, 25th percentile $32,640, median $35,630, 75th percentile $47,690, 90th percentile $62,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$33KMedian$36K75th$48K90th$62K
Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $32,640, 25th percentile $32,640, median $35,630, 75th percentile $47,690, 90th percentile $62,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level driver/sales workers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Driver/Sales Workers salary by metro in Connecticut

5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Waterbury-Shelton$40K+13%430
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$36K+2%260
New Haven$36K+0%560
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$35K-1%880
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$34K-4%1,230

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Frequently asked questions

How much do driver/sales workers make in Connecticut?

The median is $35,630 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,640, and experienced driver/sales workers can clear $62,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Connecticut?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,424/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 69.3% 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 Connecticut?

Connecticut 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 $34,633 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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