Light Truck Drivers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $45,490 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $94,270
Employed locally 560
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $45,490
    75th
    $82,380
    90th
    $94,270

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 76% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 24% 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
    Midland, TX $47,060
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730
    Victoria, TX $39,630

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,720
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$36,560
    Driver/Sales Workers$29,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in College Station, TX is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.78 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in College Station, TX is 3.1% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.