Light Truck Drivers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $41,370 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $26,480
90th percentile $63,700
Employed locally 2,830
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,480
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $41,370
    75th
    $50,710
    90th
    $63,700

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $45,950
    Napa, CA $45,940
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,510
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,100
    Grants Pass, OR $45,100

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,610
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,010
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 6.3% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,480 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.