Light Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,870 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $31,020
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 1,020
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,020
    25th
    $38,700
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $57,780

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers$70,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,510
    Bus Drivers, School$46,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Eastern New Mexico is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.10 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Eastern New Mexico is 3.9% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,020 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,700.