Light Truck Drivers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $38,060 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $26,260
90th percentile $88,950
Employed locally 350
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,260
    25th
    $30,000
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $47,100
    90th
    $88,950

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,430
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,910
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Auburn, AL is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Auburn, AL is 13.8% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,260 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,000.