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Driver/Sales Workers Salary in District of Columbia

The median pay for a driver/sales workers in District of Columbia is $35,750/year ($17.19/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

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

$36K
Median annual
$17.19/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in District of Columbia?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,475/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,146/mo
Rent as % of take-home86.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$32,834/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$329/mo

About driver/sales workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 417,420
District of Columbia employed: 820
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, District of Columbia

Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $35,360, 25th percentile $35,360, median $35,750, 75th percentile $40,560, 90th percentile $48,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$35KMedian$36K75th$41K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $35,360, 25th percentile $35,360, median $35,750, 75th percentile $40,560, 90th percentile $48,550. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level driver/sales workers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.

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Driver/Sales Workers salary by metro in District of Columbia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$35K-1%9,100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do driver/sales workers make in District of Columbia?

The median is $35,750 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,360, and experienced driver/sales workers can clear $48,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in District of Columbia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,475/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,146/month, which eats 86.7% 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 District of Columbia?

District of Columbia 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 $32,834 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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