How much does a Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

Light Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $37,890 -14.2% vs national

Median hourly $18.22

10th percentile $23,310

90th percentile $59,470

Employed locally 770

National median $44,140

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Light Truck Drivers

Eastern Ohio

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$23,310

25th

$27,200

50th (median)

$37,890

75th

$46,780

90th

$59,470

Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

Metro area	Median 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 Ohio

Occupation	Median salary
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$57,850
Stockers and Order Fillers	$36,290
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$37,120
Driver/Sales Workers	$22,610
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$47,210
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$42,570

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Eastern Ohio is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.97 or more per hour.

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

The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Eastern Ohio is 14.2% 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 Eastern Ohio?

Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,310 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,200.