Driver/Sales Workers
Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Driver/Sales Workers to increase by 7.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 442,900 to 478,100 jobs. Its estimate of 45,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($38,770), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
442,900
Projected employment (2034)
478,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
8%
Annual openings (projected average)
45,500
Pay & Preparation
$38,770
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (3/5) • Time Management (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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