Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Light truck drivers (SOC 53-3033) employed 983,300 people in May 2025. The median pay is $44,860 a year ($21.57 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,800 and the highest-paid 10% more than $80,310. BLS projects its employment to change by +6.3% between 2025 and 2035 (about 107,200 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest median pay: Alaska ($57,190), District of Columbia ($49,330), Washington ($49,070). Most jobs: California (111,950), Texas (78,540), Florida (67,390).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,800 | $14.81 |
| 25th percentile | $37,270 | $17.92 |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 |
| Mean | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| 75th percentile | $52,310 | $25.15 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $80,310 | $38.61 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 1,068,500 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 1,136,400 |
| Change in jobs | 67,800 |
| Percent change | +6.3% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 107,200 |
| Self-employed share | 7.2% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13,980 | 1.05 | $38,490 | $27,100 | $78,240 | -14% | 34% |
| Alaska | 1,790 | 0.87 | $57,190 | $37,210 | $96,300 | +27% | 30% |
| Arizona | 18,400 | 0.90 | $45,140 | $34,660 | $92,590 | +1% | 44% |
| Arkansas | 9,340 | 1.13 | $37,080 | $27,100 | $72,880 | -17% | 32% |
| California | 111,950 | 0.97 | $46,790 | $36,750 | $93,280 | +4% | 54% |
| Colorado | 15,810 | 0.87 | $48,410 | $37,230 | $82,220 | +8% | 45% |
| Connecticut | 10,720 | 1.00 | $44,500 | $34,010 | $74,420 | -1% | 42% |
| Delaware | 4,200 | 1.37 | $43,990 | $31,200 | $65,150 | -2% | 42% |
| District of Columbia | 540 | 0.12 | $49,330 | $37,890 | $69,400 | +10% | 47% |
| Florida | 67,390 | 1.07 | $41,810 | $29,880 | $62,330 | -7% | 52% |
| Georgia | 26,050 | 0.84 | $44,050 | $28,020 | $82,790 | -2% | 41% |
| Hawaii | 3,690 | 0.93 | $45,930 | $34,740 | $85,100 | +2% | 51% |
| Idaho | 7,120 | 1.31 | $44,370 | $31,950 | $95,830 | -1% | 37% |
| Illinois | 47,190 | 1.22 | $47,380 | $33,130 | $91,360 | +6% | 33% |
| Indiana | 19,880 | 0.98 | $44,560 | $29,330 | $92,080 | -1% | 30% |
| Iowa | 9,680 | 0.98 | $42,750 | $29,600 | $92,460 | -5% | 28% |
| Kansas | 9,140 | 1.01 | $43,730 | $27,410 | $70,620 | -3% | 30% |
| Kentucky | 15,630 | 1.24 | $43,230 | $26,780 | $84,040 | -4% | 28% |
| Louisiana | 14,300 | 1.17 | $39,440 | $25,330 | $76,360 | -12% | 32% |
| Maine | 3,120 | 0.77 | $44,550 | $31,310 | $93,670 | -1% | 33% |
| Maryland | 18,420 | 1.05 | $48,150 | $33,710 | $80,700 | +7% | 43% |
| Massachusetts | 23,350 | 1.02 | $48,110 | $34,700 | $75,340 | +7% | 46% |
| Michigan | 26,160 | 0.94 | $43,000 | $29,470 | $83,460 | -4% | 33% |
| Minnesota | 17,360 | 0.93 | $48,880 | $31,490 | $90,340 | +9% | 32% |
| Mississippi | 7,030 | 0.96 | $38,140 | $25,880 | $90,840 | -15% | 31% |
| Missouri | 16,210 | 0.87 | $45,500 | $29,370 | $93,710 | +1% | 28% |
| Montana | 2,960 | 0.91 | $46,420 | $33,470 | $93,770 | +3% | 30% |
| Nebraska | 4,210 | 0.65 | $44,120 | $29,710 | $92,370 | -2% | 30% |
| Nevada | 9,520 | 0.97 | $43,760 | $31,270 | $69,690 | -2% | 47% |
| New Hampshire | 4,670 | 1.08 | $46,260 | $30,640 | $63,770 | +3% | 40% |
| New Jersey | 33,900 | 1.25 | $46,820 | $34,750 | $71,070 | +4% | 46% |
| New Mexico | 4,220 | 0.77 | $42,360 | $30,590 | $58,320 | -6% | 32% |
| New York | 56,490 | 0.92 | $46,330 | $34,070 | $72,890 | +3% | 42% |
| North Carolina | 31,810 | 1.02 | $39,910 | $26,490 | $61,340 | -11% | 40% |
| North Dakota | 1,950 | 0.72 | $47,950 | $33,750 | $92,440 | +7% | 25% |
| Ohio | 35,130 | 1.00 | $42,600 | $27,460 | $63,740 | -5% | 31% |
| Oklahoma | 10,020 | 0.93 | $39,840 | $24,960 | $91,780 | -11% | 31% |
| Oregon | 11,120 | 0.89 | $47,150 | $36,680 | $73,070 | +5% | 41% |
| Pennsylvania | 42,380 | 1.10 | $44,120 | $27,560 | $82,170 | -2% | 34% |
| Rhode Island | 3,110 | 0.98 | $45,660 | $31,200 | $72,810 | +2% | 37% |
| South Carolina | 11,950 | 0.82 | $37,680 | $23,500 | $62,870 | -16% | 41% |
| South Dakota | 4,820 | 1.67 | $43,240 | $27,520 | $59,400 | -4% | 28% |
| Tennessee | 33,710 | 1.63 | $45,050 | $29,190 | $83,480 | +0% | 34% |
| Texas | 78,540 | 0.88 | $42,500 | $28,120 | $91,280 | -5% | 42% |
| Utah | 9,930 | 0.90 | $45,860 | $33,970 | $64,670 | +2% | 42% |
| Vermont | 2,050 | 1.07 | $45,090 | $30,720 | $65,130 | +1% | 35% |
| Virginia | 25,170 | 0.97 | $42,450 | $28,740 | $63,770 | -5% | 47% |
| Washington | 23,290 | 1.04 | $49,070 | $37,890 | $74,080 | +9% | 45% |
| West Virginia | 3,330 | 0.75 | $38,860 | $23,950 | $93,790 | -13% | 27% |
| Wisconsin | 19,140 | 1.03 | $45,670 | $30,340 | $72,860 | +2% | 30% |
| Wyoming | 1,450 | 0.81 | $43,780 | $27,530 | $94,640 | -2% | 27% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 1,400 | $57,250 | $38,440 | $82,820 | 1.25 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 1,610 | $53,190 | $33,160 | $87,430 | 2.38 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 4,480 | $52,100 | $43,050 | $83,240 | 0.62 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 390 | $50,870 | $31,240 | $93,830 | 1.29 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 14,470 | $50,820 | $42,300 | $93,280 | 0.96 |
| Dalton, GA | 350 | $50,340 | $27,910 | $96,880 | 0.85 |
| Boulder, CO | 530 | $49,990 | $37,500 | $65,880 | 0.44 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 3,500 | $49,990 | $29,450 | $54,060 | 2.06 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 11,560 | $49,670 | $34,070 | $90,340 | 0.94 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 15,910 | $49,630 | $35,340 | $77,810 | 0.93 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 14,680 | $49,590 | $43,270 | $76,180 | 1.11 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 540 | $49,480 | $34,830 | $93,310 | 0.90 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 1,070 | $49,410 | $38,750 | $95,360 | 0.83 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 9,500 | $49,360 | $39,610 | $82,250 | 0.93 |
| Bozeman, MT | 410 | $48,780 | $37,050 | $74,420 | 0.90 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 590 | $48,740 | $38,570 | $63,750 | 0.95 |
| Bellingham, WA | 420 | $48,720 | $37,170 | $98,390 | 0.72 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 560 | $48,560 | $36,180 | $72,310 | 0.95 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 8,190 | $48,350 | $35,360 | $93,470 | 2.12 |
| Rockford, IL | 1,350 | $48,240 | $32,680 | $85,790 | 1.56 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | 540 | $48,220 | $30,450 | $94,100 | 0.91 |
| Bismarck, ND | 340 | $48,090 | $33,090 | $75,140 | 0.76 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 7,790 | $48,080 | $32,830 | $73,020 | 0.91 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 3,470 | $48,020 | $28,370 | $93,830 | 1.64 |
| Gainesville, GA | 1,020 | $48,010 | $29,880 | $96,840 | 1.55 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 34,680 | $47,950 | $34,780 | $91,900 | 1.22 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 820 | $47,910 | $33,670 | $91,360 | 1.22 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 310 | $47,880 | $29,780 | $92,880 | 0.96 |
| Salisbury, MD | 530 | $47,880 | $31,200 | $82,450 | 1.54 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 440 | $47,780 | $36,980 | $97,180 | 1.32 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 7,340 | $47,720 | $37,950 | $77,180 | 0.96 |
| Decatur, IL | 680 | $47,660 | $34,330 | $96,510 | 2.37 |
| Napa, CA | 560 | $47,590 | $38,850 | $59,430 | 1.13 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 1,100 | $47,510 | $35,850 | $83,630 | 1.02 |
| Rochester, MN | 550 | $47,460 | $31,780 | $96,830 | 0.71 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 58,140 | $47,440 | $36,150 | $76,360 | 0.97 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 910 | $47,430 | $31,330 | $63,950 | 1.19 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | 370 | $47,360 | $34,720 | $66,060 | 0.79 |
| Midland, TX | 540 | $47,330 | $29,670 | $75,710 | 0.70 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 810 | $47,170 | $33,890 | $92,440 | 0.87 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 6,340 | $47,150 | $28,330 | $82,050 | 1.46 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 7,180 | $47,150 | $31,200 | $93,710 | 0.85 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 5,770 | $46,990 | $35,840 | $70,150 | 1.10 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 590 | $46,950 | $30,050 | $96,640 | 0.73 |
| Worcester, MA | 3,050 | $46,750 | $32,880 | $65,000 | 1.38 |
| Visalia, CA | 1,080 | $46,720 | $34,780 | $94,540 | 1.00 |
| Vallejo, CA | 840 | $46,700 | $37,170 | $72,960 | 0.92 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 770 | $46,570 | $36,230 | $62,870 | 0.95 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 2,680 | $46,570 | $36,190 | $85,760 | 1.46 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | 620 | $46,510 | $30,170 | $71,950 | 1.17 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 40,900 | $46,500 | $37,650 | $95,630 | 1.03 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 1,530 | $46,490 | $34,420 | $61,500 | 1.01 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 340 | $46,470 | $30,130 | $92,090 | 0.98 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 2,260 | $46,430 | $35,150 | $74,420 | 0.88 |
| Bend, OR | 640 | $46,380 | $36,490 | $96,880 | 0.94 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 16,390 | $46,360 | $34,980 | $76,170 | 0.83 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 7,010 | $46,340 | $36,290 | $83,080 | 1.03 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 850 | $46,330 | $29,160 | $61,310 | 1.29 |
| Salem, OR | 1,090 | $46,330 | $37,070 | $69,500 | 0.92 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 1,360 | $46,320 | $29,760 | $93,730 | 1.07 |
The median is $44,860 a year ($21.57 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $30,800 and the highest-paid tenth over $80,310 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
983,300 in May 2025, and BLS projects +6.3% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
Alaska, with a median of $57,190 (among states with published figures).