Light Truck Drivers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $43,890 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $28,550
90th percentile $94,230
Employed locally 430
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,550
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $43,890
    75th
    $55,720
    90th
    $94,230

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Vallejo, CA $46,560
    Savannah, GA $45,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,750
    Bus Drivers, School $45,730
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,770
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $47,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Charlottesville, VA is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,550 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.