How much does a light truck driver make in Dallas?
$44,050a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 25,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,480Median: $44,050Highest 10%: $83,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| Median | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $50,920 | $24.48 | |
| 90th | $83,250 | $40.02 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Midland, TX | $47,330 |
| Austin, TX | $45,820 |
| Killeen, TX | $44,750 |
| Houston, TX | $43,920 |
| Waco, TX | $42,640 |
| Odessa, TX | $42,160 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $41,600 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $39,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $38,820 |
| Texarkana, TX | $38,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,090 |
| Sherman, TX | $37,560 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,530 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,300 |
| College Station, TX | $37,250 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,570 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $36,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,030 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,770 |
| Longview, TX | $35,770 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,350 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.18 ($44,050 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $44,050 against $44,860 nationally, 2% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,500, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for light truck driver pay?
141 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,250 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.