How much does a light truck driver make in Providence?
$45,900a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $22.07 an hour or $3,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $45,900Highest 10%: $68,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 75th | $52,610 | $25.29 | |
| 90th | $68,700 | $33.03 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $22.07 ($45,900 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $45,900 against $44,860 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $45,660, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for light truck driver pay?
88 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,700 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.