Light Truck Drivers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $39,040 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $20,250
90th percentile $57,740
Employed locally 460
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,250
    25th
    $27,570
    50th (median)
    $39,040
    75th
    $47,920
    90th
    $57,740

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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 Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,990
    Bus Drivers, School $39,850
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,920
    Driver/Sales Workers $24,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Altoona, PA is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Altoona, PA is 11.6% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $20,250 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,570.