Light Truck Drivers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $34,590 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.63
10th percentile $16,060
90th percentile $83,910
Employed locally 2,090
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,060
    25th
    $26,030
    50th (median)
    $34,590
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $83,910

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    Midland, TX $47,060
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,770
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in El Paso, TX is $16.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.69 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in El Paso, TX is 21.6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $16,060 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,030.