Light Truck Drivers Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $38,970 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $24,440
90th percentile $62,820
Employed locally 1,080
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,440
    25th
    $29,420
    50th (median)
    $38,970
    75th
    $45,740
    90th
    $62,820

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    Columbus, OH $44,010
    Toledo, OH $43,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $42,150
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,590
    Ohio $41,430

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,640
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,590
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,000
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,640
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Canton, OH is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Canton, OH is 11.7% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,440 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,420.