SOC 533033

Light Truck Drivers

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes "Couriers and Messengers" (43-5021) and "Driver/Sales Workers" (53-3031).

National Median

$44,140

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$44,140

Entry Level (10th pct)

$29,580

Experienced (90th pct)

$79,630

Total Employed

994,410

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$29,580 - $36,670
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$36,670 - $52,460
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$52,460 - $79,630

Highest Paying Locations for Light Truck Drivers

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$59,970

+35.9% vs national

Alaska

$52,000

+17.8% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$51,170

+15.9% vs national

Fairbanks-College, AK

$50,370

+14.1% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$50,060

+13.4% vs national

Light Truck Drivers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$59,970	190
Alaska	$52,000	1,090
Anchorage, AK	$51,170	810
Fairbanks-College, AK	$50,370	90
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$50,060	5,230
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$49,780	13,810
Barnstable Town, MA	$49,630	560
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$49,620	1,770
Flagstaff, AZ	$49,620	220
Bozeman, MT	$49,550	410
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$49,420	8,900
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$49,300	17,080
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$49,240	270
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$49,200	390
Rockford, IL	$49,070	1,330
Boulder, CO	$48,990	470
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$48,850	290
Boise City, ID	$48,520	4,420
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	$48,480	2,800
Lewiston, ID-WA	$48,300	180
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$48,210	14,050
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$48,180	13,470
Bismarck, ND	$48,110	390
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$48,040	16,480
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$48,030	590
Billings, MT	$48,000	680
Arizona	$47,910	18,100
Idaho	$47,910	7,440
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$47,900	12,230
Washington	$47,870	22,170
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$47,770	7,960
North Dakota	$47,750	2,140
Bellingham, WA	$47,700	390
Minot, ND	$47,670	250
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$47,640	1,090
District of Columbia	$47,620	570
Sheboygan, WI	$47,520	290
Fargo, ND-MN	$47,520	880
Massachusetts	$47,450	19,360
Minnesota	$47,440	18,650
Salisbury, MD	$47,280	490
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$47,270	36,380
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$47,100	350
Eau Claire, WI	$47,100	610
Vineland, NJ	$47,060	450
Midland, TX	$47,060	520
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$46,990	160
Colorado	$46,960	13,810
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$46,870	57,980
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$46,790	6,040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Light Truck Drivers?

The national median annual salary for Light Truck Drivers is $44,140, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Light Truck Driverss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Light Truck Driverss is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $59,970.

How much can an experienced Light Truck Drivers make?

Top-earning Light Truck Driverss (90th percentile) make $79,630 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.