How much does a light truck driver make in North Carolina?
$39,910a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in North Carolina. That is $19.19 an hour or $3,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.19
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,490Median: $39,910Highest 10%: $61,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,490 | $12.74 | |
| 25th | $32,750 | $15.75 | |
| Median | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 75th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $61,340 | $29.49 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pinehurst, NC | $46,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $42,860 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,600 |
| Asheville, NC | $40,980 |
| Durham, NC | $40,730 |
| Greensboro, NC | $40,650 |
| Raleigh, NC | $39,840 |
| Greenville, NC | $39,470 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $39,160 |
| Wilmington, NC | $39,070 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,360 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,140 |
| Hickory, NC | $38,070 |
| Burlington, NC | $37,940 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $36,850 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $32,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 41. Virginia | $42,450 |
| 42. New Mexico | $42,360 |
| 43. Florida | $41,810 |
| 44. North Carolina | $39,910 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $39,840 |
| 46. Louisiana | $39,440 |
| 47. West Virginia | $38,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $19.19 ($39,910 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $39,910 against $44,860 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for light truck driver pay?
North Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays light truck drivers the most?
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC, with a median of $46,600 a year.
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.