SOC 53-3033 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Light Truck Drivers is $44,138 per year ($21.22/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,670 and $52,458 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $79,643 per year. There are approximately 994,410 light truck drivers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.22 | $29,578 |
| P25 | $17.63 | $36,670 |
| P50MEDIAN | $21.22 | $44,138 |
| P75 | $25.22 | $52,458 |
| P90 | $38.29 | $79,643 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Light Truck Drivers is $44,138 per year ($21.22/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,670 and $52,458 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Light Truck Drivers is $79,643 per year ($38.29/hr). The 75th percentile is $52,458 per year.
Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,578 per year ($14.22/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,670 per year.
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