Light Truck Drivers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $44,630 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $88,560
Employed locally 22,620
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $36,430
    50th (median)
    $44,630
    75th
    $57,040
    90th
    $88,560

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 51% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 49% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,490
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,390
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Dallas, TX is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Dallas, TX is 1.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,430.