Light Truck Drivers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $38,100 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $22,370
90th percentile $91,350
Employed locally 620
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,370
    25th
    $27,700
    50th (median)
    $38,100
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $91,350

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 66% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 34% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,090
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,730
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,860
    Morgantown, WV $35,900

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250
    Driver/Sales Workers $22,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Charleston, WV is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Charleston, WV is 13.7% 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 $22,370 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,700.