Light Truck Drivers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $48,180 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 13,470
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $43,130
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $60,730
    90th
    $79,420

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 43% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 57% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Bozeman, MT $49,550
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Bismarck, ND $48,110
    Massachusetts $47,450

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,070
    Bus Drivers, School $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Boston, MA-NH is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 9.2% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,130.