Light Truck Drivers Salary in Texas
Light Truck Drivers in Texas earn a median of $42,500 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($44,860)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 78,540
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,120; the top 10% earn over $91,280. Nationally the range is $30,800 to $80,310.
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Light Truck Drivers pay in Texas
How much do light truck drivers make in Texas?
The median is $42,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,120 and the top 10% earn over $91,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for light truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $44,860). Living costs are not included.