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How much does a light truck driver make in Yakima?

$45,490a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $21.87 an hour or $3,791 a month.

Hourly
$21.87
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
104 of 393
Jobs in the area
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,270Median: $45,490Highest 10%: $59,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,270$16.96
25th$39,400$18.94
Median$45,490$21.87
75th$50,930$24.49
90th$59,790$28.75

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Longview, WA$49,970
Seattle, WA$49,590
Bellingham, WA$48,720
Bremerton, WA$48,560
Lewiston, ID$47,860
Mount Vernon, WA$47,780
Portland, OR$47,720
Kennewick, WA$46,570
Walla Walla, WA$46,520
Olympia, WA$45,820
Spokane, WA$44,870
Wenatchee, WA$44,050
Light Truck Driver salary in Washington Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Yakima

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,550
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,210
Bus Driver$52,480
Driver/Sales Worker$47,810
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,330
Stocker and Order Filler$40,460
Laborer and Freight$39,710
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,080
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,730
Salaries for every job in Yakima, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Yakima?

The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $21.87 ($45,490 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Yakima than the national average?

Yes: $45,490 against $44,860 nationally, 1% more.

How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $49,070, so Yakima pays 7% less.

Where does Yakima rank for light truck driver pay?

104 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Yakima?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,790 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.