Driver/Sales Workers pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,320 or more. The middle half of driver/sales workers in Monroe earn between $18,970 and $46,700.
- $18K10th
- $19K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,040 | $2,920 | $16.85 |
| Median | $38,580 | $3,215 | $18.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $18,970 | $1,581 | $9.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,700 | $3,892 | $22.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Driver/sales workers in Monroe earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($34,840) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($40,730). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $38,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $35,040 | $38,580 | $17,590 | $67,320 | 220 |
| Louisiana | $34,840 | $36,290 | $17,770 | $55,150 | 3,200 |
| United States | $40,730 | $38,770 | $22,590 | $59,980 | 409,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Driver/Sales Workers salary after taxes in Monroe
On the average salary of $35,040, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $29,670 a year, or $2,472 a month and $1,141 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for driver/sales workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $35,040 buys what about $41,915 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 4th of 8 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($35,490).
- New Orleans$35,490
- Baton Rouge$35,120
- Hammond$35,100
- Monroe$35,040
- Shreveport$34,700
- Lafayette$34,480
- Lake Charles$32,600
- Alexandria$31,950
Highest-paying cities for driver/sales workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,520).
- San Jose, CA$55,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$52,100
- Sacramento, CA$51,550
- Burlington, VT$51,060
- Fresno, CA$50,610
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Driver/Sales Workers salary in Monroe: questions
How much do driver/sales workers make an hour in Monroe?
$16.85 an hour on average, and $18.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level driver/sales workers salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $17,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $18,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the driver/sales workers take-home pay in Monroe?
About $29,670 a year ($2,472 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,040.
Do driver/sales workers earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3031; area Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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