How much does a light truck driver make in South Carolina?
$37,680a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in South Carolina. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,500Median: $37,680Highest 10%: $62,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,500 | $11.30 | |
| 25th | $29,830 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| 90th | $62,870 | $30.23 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $42,860 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,100 |
| Greenville, SC | $38,570 |
| Charleston, SC | $38,300 |
| Florence, SC | $37,860 |
| Sumter, SC | $37,750 |
| Columbia, SC | $37,600 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $37,260 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $36,460 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $31,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 47. West Virginia | $38,860 |
| 48. Alabama | $38,490 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,140 |
| 50. South Carolina | $37,680 |
| 51. Arkansas | $37,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $18.12 ($37,680 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,680 against $44,860 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for light truck driver pay?
South Carolina ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays light truck drivers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $42,860 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.