How much does a light truck driver make in Texas?
$42,500a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Texas. That is $20.43 an hour or $3,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 78,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,120Median: $42,500Highest 10%: $91,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,120 | $13.52 | |
| 25th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| Median | $42,500 | $20.43 | |
| 75th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| 90th | $91,280 | $43.88 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $47,330 |
| Austin, TX | $45,820 |
| Killeen, TX | $44,750 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,050 |
| Houston, TX | $43,920 |
| Waco, TX | $42,640 |
| Odessa, TX | $42,160 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $41,600 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $39,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $38,820 |
| Texarkana, TX | $38,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $38,090 |
| Sherman, TX | $37,560 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,530 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37,300 |
| College Station, TX | $37,250 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,570 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $36,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,030 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,770 |
| Longview, TX | $35,770 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 37. Michigan | $43,000 |
| 38. Iowa | $42,750 |
| 39. Ohio | $42,600 |
| 40. Texas | $42,500 |
| 41. Virginia | $42,450 |
| 42. New Mexico | $42,360 |
| 43. Florida | $41,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.43 ($42,500 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $42,500 against $44,860 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for light truck driver pay?
Texas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays light truck drivers the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $47,330 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.