Light Truck Drivers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $44,860 · Median hourly: $21.57 · Employment: 983,300
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 |
| 25th | $37,270 | $17.92 |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 |
| 75th | $52,310 | $25.15 |
| 90th | $80,310 | $38.61 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-3033
- Total U.S. employment: 983,300
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
With approximately 983,300 light truck drivers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Light Truck Drivers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,490 | $18.50 | -14.2% | 13,980 |
| Alaska | $57,190 | $27.50 | +27.5% | 1,790 |
| Arizona | $45,140 | $21.70 | +0.6% | 18,400 |
| Arkansas | $37,080 | $17.83 | -17.3% | 9,340 |
| California | $46,790 | $22.50 | +4.3% | 111,950 |
| Colorado | $48,410 | $23.28 | +7.9% | 15,810 |
| Connecticut | $44,500 | $21.39 | -0.8% | 10,720 |
| Delaware | $43,990 | $21.15 | -1.9% | 4,200 |
| District of Columbia | $49,330 | $23.72 | +10.0% | 540 |
| Florida | $41,810 | $20.10 | -6.8% | 67,390 |
| Georgia | $44,050 | $21.18 | -1.8% | 26,050 |
| Hawaii | $45,930 | $22.08 | +2.4% | 3,690 |
| Idaho | $44,370 | $21.33 | -1.1% | 7,120 |
| Illinois | $47,380 | $22.78 | +5.6% | 47,190 |
| Indiana | $44,560 | $21.42 | -0.7% | 19,880 |
| Iowa | $42,750 | $20.56 | -4.7% | 9,680 |
| Kansas | $43,730 | $21.03 | -2.5% | 9,140 |
| Kentucky | $43,230 | $20.78 | -3.6% | 15,630 |
| Louisiana | $39,440 | $18.96 | -12.1% | 14,300 |
| Maine | $44,550 | $21.42 | -0.7% | 3,120 |
| Maryland | $48,150 | $23.15 | +7.3% | 18,420 |
| Massachusetts | $48,110 | $23.13 | +7.2% | 23,350 |
| Michigan | $43,000 | $20.67 | -4.1% | 26,160 |
| Minnesota | $48,880 | $23.50 | +9.0% | 17,360 |
| Mississippi | $38,140 | $18.34 | -15.0% | 7,030 |
| Missouri | $45,500 | $21.88 | +1.4% | 16,210 |
| Montana | $46,420 | $22.32 | +3.5% | 2,960 |
| Nebraska | $44,120 | $21.21 | -1.6% | 4,210 |
| Nevada | $43,760 | $21.04 | -2.5% | 9,520 |
| New Hampshire | $46,260 | $22.24 | +3.1% | 4,670 |
| New Jersey | $46,820 | $22.51 | +4.4% | 33,900 |
| New Mexico | $42,360 | $20.37 | -5.6% | 4,220 |
| New York | $46,330 | $22.27 | +3.3% | 56,490 |
| North Carolina | $39,910 | $19.19 | -11.0% | 31,810 |
| North Dakota | $47,950 | $23.05 | +6.9% | 1,950 |
| Ohio | $42,600 | $20.48 | -5.0% | 35,130 |
| Oklahoma | $39,840 | $19.15 | -11.2% | 10,020 |
| Oregon | $47,150 | $22.67 | +5.1% | 11,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,120 | $21.21 | -1.6% | 42,380 |
| Rhode Island | $45,660 | $21.95 | +1.8% | 3,110 |
| South Carolina | $37,680 | $18.12 | -16.0% | 11,950 |
| South Dakota | $43,240 | $20.79 | -3.6% | 4,820 |
| Tennessee | $45,050 | $21.66 | +0.4% | 33,710 |
| Texas | $42,500 | $20.43 | -5.3% | 78,540 |
| Utah | $45,860 | $22.05 | +2.2% | 9,930 |
| Vermont | $45,090 | $21.68 | +0.5% | 2,050 |
| Virginia | $42,450 | $20.41 | -5.4% | 25,170 |
| Washington | $49,070 | $23.59 | +9.4% | 23,290 |
| West Virginia | $38,860 | $18.68 | -13.4% | 3,330 |
| Wisconsin | $45,670 | $21.96 | +1.8% | 19,140 |
| Wyoming | $43,780 | $21.05 | -2.4% | 1,450 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for light truck drivers?
The median annual wage for light truck drivers is $44,860 ($21.57 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays light truck drivers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many light truck drivers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 983,300 light truck drivers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do light truck drivers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.57. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.