How much does a light truck driver make in Salem?
$46,330a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $69,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 90th | $69,500 | $33.41 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Portland, OR | $47,720 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,580 |
| Bend, OR | $46,380 |
| Medford, OR | $45,880 |
| Corvallis, OR | $45,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,920 |
| Albany, OR | $44,870 |
Related jobs in Salem
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $46,330 against $44,860 nationally, 3% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $47,150, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for light truck driver pay?
71 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,500 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.