Light Truck Drivers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $37,400 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.98
10th percentile $26,330
90th percentile $57,050
Employed locally 430
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,330
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,400
    75th
    $45,570
    90th
    $57,050

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 56% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $47,060
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,090
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,180
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Abilene, TX is $17.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Abilene, TX is 15.3% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,330 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.