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Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Massachusetts

The median pay for a driver/sales workers in Massachusetts is $42,790/year ($20.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$43K
Median annual
$20.57/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$2,857/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden72% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$42,790/yr
After rent$801/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $32,580, 25th percentile $35,450, median $42,790, 75th percentile $52,930, 90th percentile $58,710. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$35KMedian$43K75th$53K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Driver/Sales Workers salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $32,580, 25th percentile $35,450, median $42,790, 75th percentile $52,930, 90th percentile $58,710. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level driver/sales workers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K.Top earners bring in $59K or more - a $26K spread from bottom to top.

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Driver/Sales Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Hawaii$47K+27%840
Vermont$45K+21%630
California$44K+19%35,220
Michigan$44K+19%12,850
Kansas$43K+17%2,460
Massachusetts$43K+15%5,270
Louisiana$42K+13%3,150
Alaska$42K+12%770
Tennessee$41K+11%7,080
New York$41K+10%23,860
South Dakota$40K+7%1,240
Missouri$39K+6%9,930
Iowa$39K+5%4,640
Arizona$39K+5%10,020
Washington$39K+4%8,930

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Frequently asked questions

How much do driver/sales workers make in Massachusetts?

The median is $42,790 a year - that works out to about $20.57 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,580, and experienced driver/sales workers can clear $58,710. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,857/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 72% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $42,790 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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