How much does a light truck driver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Average (mean)
- $48,770
- Jobs
- 983,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| 90th | $80,310 | $38.61 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $57,190 |
| District of Columbia | $49,330 |
| Washington | $49,070 |
| Minnesota | $48,880 |
| Colorado | $48,410 |
| Maryland | $48,150 |
| Massachusetts | $48,110 |
| North Dakota | $47,950 |
| Illinois | $47,380 |
| Oregon | $47,150 |
| New Jersey | $46,820 |
| California | $46,790 |
| Montana | $46,420 |
| New York | $46,330 |
| New Hampshire | $46,260 |
| Hawaii | $45,930 |
| Utah | $45,860 |
| Wisconsin | $45,670 |
| Rhode Island | $45,660 |
| Missouri | $45,500 |
| Arizona | $45,140 |
| Vermont | $45,090 |
| Tennessee | $45,050 |
| Indiana | $44,560 |
| Maine | $44,550 |
| Connecticut | $44,500 |
| Idaho | $44,370 |
| Nebraska | $44,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,120 |
| Georgia | $44,050 |
| Delaware | $43,990 |
| Wyoming | $43,780 |
| Nevada | $43,760 |
| Kansas | $43,730 |
| South Dakota | $43,240 |
| Kentucky | $43,230 |
| Michigan | $43,000 |
| Iowa | $42,750 |
| Ohio | $42,600 |
| Texas | $42,500 |
| Virginia | $42,450 |
| New Mexico | $42,360 |
| Florida | $41,810 |
| North Carolina | $39,910 |
| Oklahoma | $39,840 |
| Louisiana | $39,440 |
| West Virginia | $38,860 |
| Alabama | $38,490 |
| Mississippi | $38,140 |
| South Carolina | $37,680 |
| Arkansas | $37,080 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $57,250 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $53,190 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,100 |
| Lewiston, ME | $50,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,820 |
| Kokomo, IN | $50,790 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $50,480 |
| Dalton, GA | $50,340 |
| Boulder, CO | $49,990 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,990 |
| Longview, WA | $49,970 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,670 |
| Boston, MA | $49,630 |
| Seattle, WA | $49,590 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $49,480 |
In other countries
Light Truck Driver belongs to the international group "Car, taxi and van drivers".
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- Bus Driver$47,920
- Bus Driver$59,050
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,290
- Taxi Driver$42,100
- Motor Vehicle Operator$37,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).
How much does a light truck driver make a month?
About $3,738 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,860 a year.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year ($14.81 an hour); the top 10% make $80,310 or more.
Which state pays light truck drivers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $57,190 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($49,330) and Washington ($49,070).
Which city pays light truck drivers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $57,250 a year.
How many light truck drivers are there in the United States?
About 983,300 people work as light truck drivers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.