Light Truck Drivers Salary by State
The national median pay for light truck drivers is $44,860 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,080 in Arkansas to $57,190 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $30,800
- 25th percentile
- $37,270
- Median
- $44,860
- 75th percentile
- $52,310
- Top 10%
- $80,310
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 983,300 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $57,190 | +27% | $37,210 | $96,300 | 1,790 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,330 | +10% | $37,890 | $69,400 | 540 |
| 3 | Washington | $49,070 | +9% | $37,890 | $74,080 | 23,290 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $48,880 | +9% | $31,490 | $90,340 | 17,360 |
| 5 | Colorado | $48,410 | +8% | $37,230 | $82,220 | 15,810 |
| 6 | Maryland | $48,150 | +7% | $33,710 | $80,700 | 18,420 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $48,110 | +7% | $34,700 | $75,340 | 23,350 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $47,950 | +7% | $33,750 | $92,440 | 1,950 |
| 9 | Illinois | $47,380 | +6% | $33,130 | $91,360 | 47,190 |
| 10 | Oregon | $47,150 | +5% | $36,680 | $73,070 | 11,120 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $46,820 | +4% | $34,750 | $71,070 | 33,900 |
| 12 | California | $46,790 | +4% | $36,750 | $93,280 | 111,950 |
| 13 | Montana | $46,420 | +3% | $33,470 | $93,770 | 2,960 |
| 14 | New York | $46,330 | +3% | $34,070 | $72,890 | 56,490 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $46,260 | +3% | $30,640 | $63,770 | 4,670 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $45,930 | +2% | $34,740 | $85,100 | 3,690 |
| 17 | Utah | $45,860 | +2% | $33,970 | $64,670 | 9,930 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $45,670 | +2% | $30,340 | $72,860 | 19,140 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $45,660 | +2% | $31,200 | $72,810 | 3,110 |
| 20 | Missouri | $45,500 | +1% | $29,370 | $93,710 | 16,210 |
| 21 | Arizona | $45,140 | +1% | $34,660 | $92,590 | 18,400 |
| 22 | Vermont | $45,090 | +1% | $30,720 | $65,130 | 2,050 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $45,050 | 0% | $29,190 | $83,480 | 33,710 |
| 24 | Indiana | $44,560 | −1% | $29,330 | $92,080 | 19,880 |
| 25 | Maine | $44,550 | −1% | $31,310 | $93,670 | 3,120 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $44,500 | −1% | $34,010 | $74,420 | 10,720 |
| 27 | Idaho | $44,370 | −1% | $31,950 | $95,830 | 7,120 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $44,120 | −2% | $29,710 | $92,370 | 4,210 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $44,120 | −2% | $27,560 | $82,170 | 42,380 |
| 30 | Georgia | $44,050 | −2% | $28,020 | $82,790 | 26,050 |
| 31 | Delaware | $43,990 | −2% | $31,200 | $65,150 | 4,200 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $43,780 | −2% | $27,530 | $94,640 | 1,450 |
| 33 | Nevada | $43,760 | −2% | $31,270 | $69,690 | 9,520 |
| 34 | Kansas | $43,730 | −3% | $27,410 | $70,620 | 9,140 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $43,240 | −4% | $27,520 | $59,400 | 4,820 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $43,230 | −4% | $26,780 | $84,040 | 15,630 |
| 37 | Michigan | $43,000 | −4% | $29,470 | $83,460 | 26,160 |
| 38 | Iowa | $42,750 | −5% | $29,600 | $92,460 | 9,680 |
| 39 | Ohio | $42,600 | −5% | $27,460 | $63,740 | 35,130 |
| 40 | Texas | $42,500 | −5% | $28,120 | $91,280 | 78,540 |
| 41 | Virginia | $42,450 | −5% | $28,740 | $63,770 | 25,170 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $42,360 | −6% | $30,590 | $58,320 | 4,220 |
| 43 | Florida | $41,810 | −7% | $29,880 | $62,330 | 67,390 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $39,910 | −11% | $26,490 | $61,340 | 31,810 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $39,840 | −11% | $24,960 | $91,780 | 10,020 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,440 | −12% | $25,330 | $76,360 | 14,300 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $38,860 | −13% | $23,950 | $93,790 | 3,330 |
| 48 | Alabama | $38,490 | −14% | $27,100 | $78,240 | 13,980 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $38,140 | −15% | $25,880 | $90,840 | 7,030 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $37,680 | −16% | $23,500 | $62,870 | 11,950 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $37,080 | −17% | $27,100 | $72,880 | 9,340 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Light Truck Drivers salary questions
Which state pays light truck drivers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $57,190 a year (+27% vs. the national median of $44,860). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays light truck drivers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $37,080 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most light truck drivers work?
California has the most jobs, about 111,950, with a median of $46,790.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.