Light Truck Drivers Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $37,230 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $59,420
Employed locally 360
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $34,970
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $59,420

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 58% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 42% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,500
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,390
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Decatur, AL is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Decatur, AL is 15.7% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,970.