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How much does a light truck driver make in Olympia?

$45,820a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,818 a month.

Hourly
$22.03
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
92 of 393
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,910Median: $45,820Highest 10%: $62,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,910$17.26
25th$39,870$19.17
Median$45,820$22.03
75th$50,030$24.05
90th$62,030$29.82

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Longview, WA$49,970
Seattle, WA$49,590
Bellingham, WA$48,720
Bremerton, WA$48,560
Lewiston, ID$47,860
Mount Vernon, WA$47,780
Portland, OR$47,720
Kennewick, WA$46,570
Walla Walla, WA$46,520
Yakima, WA$45,490
Spokane, WA$44,870
Wenatchee, WA$44,050
Light Truck Driver salary in Washington Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$76,340
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$71,950
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,040
Bus Driver$60,460
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,520
Driver/Sales Worker$45,960
Laborer and Freight$44,760
Stocker and Order Filler$44,070
Packer and Packager$39,920
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$38,990
Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $22.03 ($45,820 a year).

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

Yes: $45,820 against $44,860 nationally, 2% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $49,070, so Olympia pays 7% less.

Where does Olympia rank for light truck driver pay?

92 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,030 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.