Light Truck Drivers Salary (2025)
Based on 983,300 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $30,800 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,270 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $44,860 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $52,310 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $80,310 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$31K
25th
$37K
Median
$45K
75th
$52K
90th
$80K
Highest Paying States for Light Truck Drivers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $62,940 |
| Washington | $53,520 |
| California | $53,310 |
| Illinois | $53,300 |
| Maryland | $52,930 |
| Minnesota | $52,860 |
| Colorado | $52,270 |
| North Dakota | $51,940 |
| District of Columbia | $51,920 |
| Oregon | $51,440 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Light Truck Drivers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $62,940 per year, while Oregon has an average of $51,440 — a difference of $11,500. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Light Truck Drivers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 983,300 workers were employed as Light Truck Driverss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $48,770 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-3033