Light Truck Drivers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $40,470 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $29,070
90th percentile $65,070
Employed locally 2,060
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,070
    25th
    $37,950
    50th (median)
    $40,470
    75th
    $48,360
    90th
    $65,070

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,240

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,450
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,520
    Bus Drivers, School $42,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Durham, NC is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Durham, NC is 8.3% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,070 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,950.