Light Truck Drivers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,950 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.36
10th percentile $25,260
90th percentile $60,170
Employed locally 360
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,260
    25th
    $26,730
    50th (median)
    $31,950
    75th
    $43,350
    90th
    $60,170

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $42,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,920
    Bus Drivers, School $38,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in East Arkansas is $15.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.09 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in East Arkansas is 27.6% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,260 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,730.