The average salary for a light truck driver in the United States is $46,090, but the range typically falls between $35,110 and $51,110. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.16, with a range between $16.88 and $24.57.
There are approximately 1,003,960 people employed as a light truck driver in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of light truck drivers.The state with the best pay for a light truck driver is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $55,810, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $38,960.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,070 | $13.5 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,110 | $16.88 |
| Median | $42,470 | $20.42 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,110 | $24.57 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,090 | $36.1 |
The salary of a light truck driver can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a light truck driver in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for light truck drivers are Alaska, District of Columbia, North Dakota, Washington, Illinois while the worst states are West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23,680 | $41,570 | $70,780 |
| Alaska | $35,500 | $55,810 | $90,070 |
| Arizona | $30,850 | $48,710 | $82,350 |
| Arkansas | $26,110 | $44,630 | $83,800 |
| California | $34,190 | $48,470 | $74,550 |
| Colorado | $34,230 | $48,630 | $72,860 |
| Connecticut | $30,160 | $45,420 | $70,250 |
| Delaware | $26,680 | $44,080 | $66,860 |
| District of Columbia | $38,770 | $49,980 | $67,950 |
| Florida | $27,700 | $44,060 | $67,240 |
| Georgia | $25,370 | $45,540 | $80,120 |
| Hawaii | $31,260 | $46,350 | $63,320 |
| Idaho | $27,590 | $47,850 | $87,210 |
| Illinois | $28,850 | $50,940 | $84,210 |
| Indiana | $26,540 | $45,600 | $81,630 |
| Iowa | $26,410 | $45,260 | $84,200 |
| Kansas | $23,850 | $45,250 | $85,910 |
| Kentucky | $25,500 | $46,580 | $77,150 |
| Louisiana | $22,230 | $41,010 | $73,150 |
| Maine | $29,270 | $44,910 | $69,330 |
| Maryland | $29,990 | $48,510 | $72,190 |
| Massachusetts | $33,660 | $49,090 | $75,600 |
| Michigan | $27,560 | $44,750 | $86,420 |
| Minnesota | $29,900 | $48,890 | $69,080 |
| Mississippi | $22,120 | $41,410 | $73,450 |
| Missouri | $27,410 | $46,000 | $71,510 |
| Montana | $30,300 | $46,670 | $63,790 |
| Nebraska | $27,040 | $46,380 | $86,400 |
| Nevada | $27,820 | $45,020 | $65,890 |
| New Hampshire | $27,550 | $44,620 | $61,250 |
| New Jersey | $33,540 | $48,460 | $72,150 |
| New Mexico | $27,650 | $42,960 | $57,350 |
| New York | $32,020 | $47,680 | $70,810 |
| North Carolina | $23,420 | $41,590 | $63,910 |
| North Dakota | $31,010 | $50,870 | $86,470 |
| Ohio | $24,960 | $44,200 | $82,780 |
| Oklahoma | $22,620 | $40,520 | $68,480 |
| Oregon | $34,110 | $48,360 | $70,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,450 | $42,610 | $67,860 |
| Rhode Island | $28,460 | $46,380 | $87,480 |
| South Carolina | $21,830 | $40,540 | $62,940 |
| South Dakota | $27,610 | $43,830 | $59,310 |
| Tennessee | $25,910 | $46,320 | $82,010 |
| Texas | $26,210 | $45,220 | $81,990 |
| Utah | $28,600 | $46,070 | $66,640 |
| Vermont | $28,380 | $45,810 | $85,090 |
| Virginia | $26,690 | $46,080 | $79,840 |
| Washington | $35,570 | $51,650 | $74,790 |
| West Virginia | $20,970 | $38,960 | $66,680 |
| Wisconsin | $27,550 | $45,850 | $66,000 |
| Wyoming | $18,020 | $37,720 | $55,440 |
Even between cities, the salary of a light truck driver can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for light truck drivers is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, AK with an average salary of $58,260.The city with the lowest average salary for light truck drivers is Lebanon, PA with an average salary of $28,050.
Areas with highest average salaries for light truck drivers
Areas with lowest average salaries for light truck drivers
The number of light truck drivers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of light truck drivers has increased by 74,490. On average, the number of light truck drivers has been increasing by 2.0% each year. The salary of light truck drivers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of light truck drivers has increased by $5,040. On average, the salary of light truck drivers has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Light Truck Drivers are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for light truck drivers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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