Driver/Sales Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,280 or more. The middle half of driver/sales workers in Providence earn between $31,520 and $48,670.
- $31K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $49K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,010 | $3,584 | $20.68 |
| Median | $35,930 | $2,994 | $17.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,520 | $2,627 | $15.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,670 | $4,056 | $23.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Driver/sales workers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($43,060) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($40,730). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $38,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $43,010 | $35,930 | $31,200 | $65,280 | 1,710 |
| Rhode Island | $43,060 | $34,230 | $31,200 | $65,280 | 1,260 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $43,010, a single filer in Providence takes home about $35,743 a year, or $2,979 a month and $1,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $35,743 | $2,979 |
| Working in MA | $34,908 | $2,909 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for driver/sales workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $43,010 buys what about $42,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 12.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$41,840
- Worcester, MA$46,810
- Boston, MA$47,900
- Barnstable, MA$49,020
- Hartford, CT$44,860
- Springfield, MA$43,740
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 Providence: questions
How much do driver/sales workers make an hour in Providence?
$20.68 an hour on average, and $17.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level driver/sales workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the driver/sales workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $35,743 a year ($2,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,010. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do driver/sales workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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