SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Light Truck Drivers — Lebanon
Lebanon, PA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lebanon, PA is $36,910 a year, trailing the national median of $44,860 by 17.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lebanon, PA is $36,910 a year, trailing the national median of $44,860 by 17.7%. Half of workers earn between $28,170 and $46,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,960 and the ninetieth at $59,150.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.01 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Harrisburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 182nd of 214 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,960 | −48.8% |
| 25th | $28,170 | −37.2% |
| Median (50th) | $36,910 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $46,560 | +3.8% |
| 90th | $59,150 | +31.9% |
| Mean | $38,480 | −14.2% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $48,020 | 3,470 | |
| 2 | York | $45,980 | 1,310 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $45,740 | 20,930 | |
| 4 | Lancaster | $43,870 | 2,130 | |
| 5 | Allentown | $43,160 | 2,680 | |
| 6 | Scranton | $43,110 | 2,200 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $42,700 | 8,180 | |
| 8 | Reading | $42,080 | 1,250 | |
| 9 | Williamsport | $40,030 | 500 | |
| 10 | Johnstown | $39,720 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lebanon run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $36,910 goes as far as $37,818 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,818US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,910 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,960 to $59,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisburg, at $48,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lebanon, PA?
The median annual wage is $36,910, or $17.75 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 Lebanon, PA is 17.7% 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 Lebanon, PA earns more than $59,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,960 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 Harrisburg, at $48,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Lebanon, PA. 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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