Light Truck Drivers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $40,740 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 2,290
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $40,740
    75th
    $50,450
    90th
    $75,970

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    Wisconsin $46,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,540
    Bus Drivers, School $48,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Charleston, SC is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Charleston, SC is 7.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.