How much does a light truck driver make in Portland?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,950Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $77,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $57,480 | $27.63 | |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,580 |
| Bend, OR | $46,380 |
| Salem, OR | $46,330 |
| Medford, OR | $45,880 |
| Corvallis, OR | $45,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,920 |
| Albany, OR | $44,870 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $173,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $107,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,900 |
| Captain | $93,440 |
| Ship Engineer | $88,800 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $80,260 |
| Bus Driver | $80,170 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $65,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,830 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $63,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $47,720 against $44,860 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $47,150, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for light truck driver pay?
36 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,180 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.