Light Truck Drivers salary
Transportation · OCC code 53-3033 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Light Truck Drivers in the US earn a median of $44,140 per year (mean $47,950) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is -10.8% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, below the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $36,670 and $52,460; the top 10% earn $79,630 or more. The median hourly wage is $21.22. About 994,410 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is Alaska ($52,000). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Light Truck Drivers pay range (national percentiles)
What light truck drivers earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $29,580 |
| 25th percentile | $36,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $44,140 |
| Mean (average) | $47,950 |
| 75th percentile | $52,460 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $79,630 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Light Truck Drivers salary by state
Median and mean wage for light truck drivers in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $44,140.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $52,000 | $60,900 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Arizona | $47,910 | $51,450 | 18,100 |
| 3 | Idaho | $47,910 | $51,730 | 7,440 |
| 4 | Washington | $47,870 | $52,920 | 22,170 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $47,750 | $51,700 | 2,140 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $47,620 | $50,040 | 570 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $47,450 | $51,700 | 19,360 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $47,440 | $50,010 | 18,650 |
| 9 | Colorado | $46,960 | $50,450 | 13,810 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $46,480 | $47,750 | 19,020 |
| 11 | Illinois | $46,440 | $51,120 | 48,940 |
| 12 | Maryland | $46,230 | $50,960 | 19,350 |
| 13 | Montana | $46,220 | $48,690 | 3,360 |
| 14 | New York | $46,040 | $50,390 | 52,290 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $45,920 | $49,610 | 35,290 |
| 16 | Oregon | $45,710 | $49,510 | 12,090 |
| 17 | California | $45,500 | $51,120 | 117,250 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $45,240 | $48,400 | 3,500 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $44,980 | $45,340 | 4,980 |
| 20 | Vermont | $44,420 | $48,580 | 2,020 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $44,310 | $48,160 | 2,800 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $44,240 | $48,780 | 10,900 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $44,090 | $44,780 | 4,380 |
| 24 | Iowa | $43,910 | $46,890 | 8,940 |
| 25 | Utah | $43,760 | $46,560 | 9,870 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $43,680 | $49,830 | 30,680 |
| 27 | Virginia | $43,200 | $46,340 | 24,570 |
| 28 | Indiana | $43,070 | $47,560 | 22,330 |
| 29 | Georgia | $42,950 | $47,510 | 28,510 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $42,940 | $47,470 | 3,720 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $42,710 | $48,310 | 17,920 |
| 32 | Kansas | $42,620 | $45,710 | 10,310 |
| 33 | Missouri | $42,600 | $46,710 | 16,360 |
| 34 | Delaware | $42,550 | $45,890 | 3,900 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $42,430 | $44,770 | 42,360 |
| 36 | Nevada | $42,260 | $47,120 | 9,120 |
| 37 | Maine | $41,700 | $46,880 | 4,050 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $41,600 | $43,170 | 4,140 |
| 39 | Ohio | $41,430 | $45,750 | 35,510 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $41,030 | $44,680 | 1,560 |
| 41 | Texas | $40,760 | $46,470 | 71,660 |
| 42 | Michigan | $40,500 | $44,940 | 29,110 |
| 43 | Florida | $40,160 | $46,550 | 71,340 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $38,960 | $43,320 | 13,140 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $38,820 | $45,790 | 6,520 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $38,800 | $42,880 | 37,860 |
| 47 | Alabama | $38,130 | $43,240 | 15,080 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $38,080 | $42,300 | 9,010 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $38,020 | $42,390 | 14,760 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $37,630 | $43,240 | 9,170 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $36,110 | $44,110 | 3,690 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: Alaska ($52,000). Lowest: West Virginia ($36,110).
Similar-paying jobs
| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers (this job) | $44,140 | $47,950 | -10.8% |
| Medical Assistants | $44,200 | $44,720 | -10.7% |
| Office Clerks, General | $43,630 | $45,470 | -11.9% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,460 | $44,800 | -12.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 | $45,380 | -13.5% |
| Photographers | $42,520 | $55,650 | -14.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do light truck drivers make?
Light Truck Drivers earn a national median of $44,140 per year (mean $47,950) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $36,670 (25th percentile) and $52,460 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $79,630 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $29,580. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for light truck drivers?
The median hourly wage is $21.22 and the mean is $23.05 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays light truck drivers the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for light truck drivers at $52,000, versus a national median of $44,140. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many light truck drivers are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 994,410 light truck drivers are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #106 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 53-3033), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20