How much does a light truck driver make in Albuquerque?
$41,710a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $20.05 an hour or $3,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.05
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 230 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,050Median: $41,710Highest 10%: $62,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,050 | $14.93 | |
| 25th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $62,200 | $29.90 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Farmington, NM | $42,780 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,580 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,990 |
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How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $20.05 ($41,710 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $41,710 against $44,860 nationally, 7% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $42,360, so Albuquerque pays 2% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for light truck driver pay?
230 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,200 or more.
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.