SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Light Truck Drivers — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
At $41,810, median pay for Light Truck Drivers in Florida tracks the national median of $44,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $41,810, median pay for Light Truck Drivers in Florida tracks the national median of $44,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,200 to $46,880.
Employment stands at 67,390, or 6.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 43rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $46,010. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 597th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,880 | −33.4% |
| 25th | $37,200 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $41,810 | −6.8% |
| 75th | $46,880 | +4.5% |
| 90th | $62,330 | +38.9% |
| Mean | $44,580 | −0.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $46,010 | 2,650 | |
| 2 | Punta Gorda | $45,580 | 380 | |
| 3 | Miami | $42,750 | 20,000 | |
| 4 | Naples | $42,170 | 1,130 | |
| 5 | Ocala | $41,920 | 1,260 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $41,870 | 9,590 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $41,840 | 5,290 | |
| 8 | North Port | $41,600 | 2,560 | |
| 9 | Crestview | $41,580 | 760 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $40,960 | 1,440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $41,810 buys what $40,435 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,435US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,810 a year, 6.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,880 to $62,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 67,390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $46,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $41,810, or $20.10 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,860, so pay in Florida is 6.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $62,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lakeland, at $46,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 67,390 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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