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How much does a light truck driver make in Altoona?

$38,940a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Altoona, PA metro area. That is $18.72 an hour or $3,245 a month.

Hourly
$18.72
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
299 of 393
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,790Median: $38,940Highest 10%: $58,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,790$11.92
25th$33,290$16.00
Median$38,940$18.72
75th$48,360$23.25
90th$58,540$28.14

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Harrisburg, PA$48,020
York, PA$45,980
Philadelphia, PA$45,740
Lancaster, PA$43,870
Allentown, PA$43,160
Scranton, PA$43,110
Pittsburgh, PA$42,700
Reading, PA$42,080
Williamsport, PA$40,030
Johnstown, PA$39,720
Gettysburg, PA$39,590
State College, PA$39,270
Erie, PA$38,660
Chambersburg, PA$37,530
Lebanon, PA$36,910
Light Truck Driver salary in Pennsylvania Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Altoona

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$52,010
Bus Driver$40,750
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,460
Laborer and Freight$36,970
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$35,930
Driver/Sales Worker$35,140
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,480
Stocker and Order Filler$34,190
Packer and Packager$33,640
Salaries for every job in Altoona, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Altoona?

The median hourly pay in the Altoona, PA metro area is $18.72 ($38,940 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Altoona than the national average?

No: $38,940 against $44,860 nationally, 13% less.

How does Altoona compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,120, so Altoona pays 12% less.

Where does Altoona rank for light truck driver pay?

299 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Altoona?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,540 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.