Light Truck Drivers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $39,060 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $27,280
90th percentile $94,270
Employed locally 740
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,280
    25th
    $32,950
    50th (median)
    $39,060
    75th
    $51,610
    90th
    $94,270

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 60% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 40% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,400
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Beaumont, TX is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Beaumont, TX is 11.5% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,280 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,950.