How much does a light truck driver make in Houston?
$43,920a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 19,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,820Median: $43,920Highest 10%: $93,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,820 | $13.86 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 90th | $93,020 | $44.72 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Midland, TX | $47,330 |
| Austin, TX | $45,820 |
| Killeen, TX | $44,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,050 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.12 ($43,920 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $43,920 against $44,860 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,500, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for light truck driver pay?
149 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,020 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.