Light Truck Drivers Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $44,840 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $61,630
Employed locally 180
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $44,840
    75th
    $49,900
    90th
    $61,630

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,250
    Reno, NV $43,360
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $42,130
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $41,310
    Jacksonville, FL $39,550

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,840
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,500
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Carson City, NV is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.19 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Carson City, NV is 1.6% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,540 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.