How much does a light truck driver make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.29
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 16,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 25th | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| Median | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| 75th | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| 90th | $76,170 | $36.62 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.29 ($46,360 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,360 against $44,860 nationally, 3% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $49,330, so Washington pays 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for light truck driver pay?
67 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,170 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.