Light Truck Drivers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,110 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.21
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $64,320
Employed locally 910
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $44,110
    75th
    $50,280
    90th
    $64,320

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,180
    Bus Drivers, School $48,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Capital/Northern New York is $21.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.58 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 0.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.