Light Truck Drivers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,940 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $56,720
Employed locally 240
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $45,220
    90th
    $56,720

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,170
    Bus Drivers, School $49,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Connecticut is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Connecticut is 16.3% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.