Light Truck Drivers Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,810 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.06
10th percentile $32,230
90th percentile $64,090
Employed locally 240
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,230
    25th
    $37,290
    50th (median)
    $43,810
    75th
    $48,160
    90th
    $64,090

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,460
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,460
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Central Oregon is $21.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Central Oregon is 0.7% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,230 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,290.