Light Truck Drivers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $44,420 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $29,870
90th percentile $89,580
Employed locally 6,080
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,870
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $54,220
    90th
    $89,580

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 45% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 55% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730
    Victoria, TX $39,630

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Austin, TX is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Austin, TX is 0.6% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,870 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.