Light Truck Drivers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $38,800 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $27,560
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 2,360
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,560
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $60,740

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% 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
    Columbus, OH $44,010
    Toledo, OH $43,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $42,150
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,590
    Ohio $41,430

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,020
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,440
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Akron, OH is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Akron, OH is 12.1% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,560 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.