SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · United States
Light Truck Drivers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Light Truck Drivers across the United States is $44,860 per year, measured over 983,300 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $57,190.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Light Truck Drivers
Pay for this occupation varies by 54.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $57,190 and Arkansas pays $37,080.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $57,190 | 1,790 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,330 | 540 | |
| 3 | Washington | $49,070 | 23,290 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $48,880 | 17,360 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $48,410 | 15,810 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $48,150 | 18,420 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $48,110 | 23,350 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $47,950 | 1,950 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $47,380 | 47,190 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $47,150 | 11,120 |
States with the most Light Truck Drivers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 111,950 | $46,790 | |
| 2 | Texas | 78,540 | $42,500 | |
| 3 | Florida | 67,390 | $41,810 | |
| 4 | New York | 56,490 | $46,330 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 47,190 | $47,380 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 42,380 | $44,120 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 35,130 | $42,600 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 33,900 | $46,820 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 33,710 | $45,050 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 31,810 | $39,910 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $57,250 | 1,400 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $53,190 | 1,610 |
| 3 | San Jose | $52,100 | 4,480 |
| 4 | Lewiston | $50,870 | 390 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $50,820 | 14,470 |
| 6 | Kokomo | $50,790 | 280 |
| 7 | Fairbanks | $50,480 | 120 |
| 8 | Dalton | $50,340 | 350 |
| 9 | Boulder | $49,990 | 530 |
| 10 | Chattanooga | $49,990 | 3,500 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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