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Driver/merchandiser salary

Average driver/merchandiser salary

$14.62

$30,416 yearly

Entry-level driver/merchandiser salary
$16,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Driver/Merchandiser Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Driver/Merchandiser is approximately $30,416 per year, translating to about $15 per hour. This figure reflects the baseline earnings in this profession, but actual salaries can vary widely. Factors influencing salary include years of experience, specific job responsibilities, and location.

Salary Variations

For instance, Driver/Merchandisers with several years of experience typically earn more than those entering the field. Additionally, geographic location plays a significant role in salary levels. States such as California and New York often offer higher wages compared to other regions due to the cost of living and demand for skilled workers.

Opportunities for Advancement

Job seekers can explore various positions within the field that may lead to higher earnings. Roles such as Lead Driver or Logistics Coordinator often come with increased responsibilities and corresponding salary increases. Moreover, companies that prioritize employee development may provide training programs to help Driver/Merchandisers enhance their skills and advance their careers.

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Where can a Driver/Merchandiser earn more?

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GPAC$67,645
ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages$27,871

Driver/merchandiser salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level driver/merchandiser$27,700$13.33
Mid-level driver/merchandiser$37,800$18.19
Senior-level driver/merchandiser$37,500$18.04

Average driver/merchandiser salary by state

The highest-paying states for driver/merchandisers are Alaska, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The lowest average driver/merchandiser salary states are Tennessee, Texas, and North Carolina.

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Highest paying states for driver/merchandisers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$43,287$20.81
2New Jersey$46,924$22.56
3Michigan$39,493$18.99
4New York$42,211$20.29
5Oregon$41,379$19.89
6Massachusetts$40,636$19.54
7Rhode Island$41,039$19.73
8Montana$39,269$18.88
9West Virginia$33,374$16.05
10Wisconsin$35,573$17.10
11Alaska$51,688$24.85
12Illinois$36,939$17.76
13Maine$39,387$18.94
14Vermont$39,390$18.94
15North Dakota$33,123$15.92
16Indiana$32,073$15.42
17Iowa$37,869$18.21
18California$39,951$19.21
19Washington$40,142$19.30
20Arkansas$31,049$14.93
21Nebraska$32,617$15.68
22Utah$34,922$16.79
23Delaware$36,904$17.74
24Minnesota$33,985$16.34
25Idaho$34,280$16.48
26Ohio$29,726$14.29
27Maryland$36,756$17.67
28District of Columbia$40,099$19.28
29Hawaii$38,914$18.71
30Virginia$33,717$16.21
31South Dakota$31,260$15.03
32New Hampshire$34,372$16.52
33Alabama$31,842$15.31
34Pennsylvania$28,922$13.90
35Oklahoma$27,748$13.34
36Missouri$28,817$13.85
37Nevada$32,373$15.56
38Louisiana$26,278$12.63
39Tennessee$25,504$12.26
40Wyoming$31,524$15.16
41New Mexico$30,605$14.71
42Kansas$27,146$13.05
43North Carolina$24,883$11.96
44Kentucky$27,945$13.44
45Georgia$26,720$12.85
46Mississippi$22,188$10.67
47South Carolina$24,205$11.64
48Colorado$27,992$13.46
49Arizona$27,505$13.22
50Texas$25,398$12.21
51Florida$22,936$11.03

Highest paying cities for driver/merchandisers

The highest-paying cities for driver/merchandisers are Anchorage, AK, Newark, NJ, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Anchorage, AK$52,251$25.12
2Newark, NJ$46,934$22.56
3New York, NY$42,337$20.35
4Boston, MA$40,547$19.49
5Washington, DC$40,005$19.23
6Chicago, IL$37,216$17.89
7Richmond, VA$33,638$16.17
8Fremont, NE$32,897$15.82
9Indianapolis, IN$31,865$15.32
10Cleveland, OH$30,991$14.90
11Reading, PA$29,028$13.96
12Statesville, NC$24,636$11.84
13Jacksonville, FL$23,397$11.25

Driver/merchandiser salary details

A driver/merchandiser's salary ranges from $16,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average driver/merchandiser salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a driver/merchandiser's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
75th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
Average$30,416$2,535$15
25th Percentile$21,000$1,750$10
10th Percentile$16,000$1,333$8

Highest paying driver/merchandiser jobs

The highest paying types of driver/merchandisers are truck driver, route sales delivery drivers supervisor, and route sales person.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Route Sales Person$48,692$4,058$23.4145,109
Route Sales Representative$44,918$3,743$21.60108,194
Pizza Delivery Driver$34,873$2,906$16.77343,650
Route Sales Driver$47,257$3,938$22.72174,210
Delivery Sales Worker$41,771$3,481$20.08134,616
Delivery Driver$38,785$3,232$18.651,002,317

Which companies pay driver/merchandisers the most?

Driver/merchandiser salaries at GPAC and Beverages Holdings, LLC are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average driver/merchandiser salary at companies like The Coca-Cola Company and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1GPAC$67,645$32.52
2Beverages Holdings, LLC$37,024$17.80
3The Coca-Cola Company$35,197$16.92
4Green Mountain Coffee Roasters$35,101$16.88
5Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages$34,277$16.48
6Farmer's Fridge$34,141$16.41
7Mid-States Bolt & Screw$33,364$16.04
8Buffalo Restoration, LLC$33,269$15.99
9Express Employment Professionals International HQ$29,536$14.20
10ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages$27,871$13.40

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$30,000$28,800$27,600$26,400$25,200$24,000
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Driver/Merchandiser salary by industry

The average driver/merchandiser salary varies across industries:

  • The average driver/merchandiser salary in the education industry is $46,233, the highest of any industry.
  • The average driver/merchandiser salary in the finance industry is $34,635.
  • Driver/merchandisers in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $32,664, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for driver/merchandisers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$46,233$22.23
2Professional$34,635$16.65
3Retail$34,005$16.35
4Hospitality$33,416$16.07
5Manufacturing$32,664$15.70

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Driver/merchandiser salary trends

The average driver/merchandiser salary has risen by $5,646 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average driver/merchandiser earned $24,770 annually, but today, they earn $30,416 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for driver/merchandisers over the last decade.

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Average driver/merchandiser salary over time

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Driver/merchandiser salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$30,400$14.62+7.5%
2024$28,100$13.52+4.5%
2023$26,900$12.92+2.7%
2022$26,200$12.57+5.0%
2021$24,800$11.94+1.7%

Recently added driver/merchandiser salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Chesterman Co. Coca-ColaDriver MerchandiserLincoln, NE06/21/2025$51,424
Chesterman Co. Coca-ColaDriver MerchandiserSioux City, IA06/11/2025$51,424
PridestaffMerchandiser/DriverAlvin, TX05/27/2025$31,305
Chesterman Co. Coca-ColaDriver MerchandiserOmaha, NE05/24/2025$51,424
Falcon Farms(CS) Merchandiser Driver-Floral South FloridaDoral, FL05/20/2025$36,523
Chesterman Co. Coca-ColaDriver MerchandiserLincoln, NE04/22/2025$51,424
Abarta Coca-Cola Beverages, LLCHome Daily-Driver MerchandiserHarrisburg, PA03/27/2025$65,000
Chesterman Co. Coca-ColaDriver MerchandiserAurelia, IA03/14/2025$51,424
Chesterman Co. Coca-ColaDriver Merchandiser LeadOmaha, NE03/09/2025$53,511
SelectempMerchandiser Driver Full and Options 821487Redmond, OR02/25/2025$39,653

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