Light Truck Drivers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $44,050 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $91,550
Employed locally 710
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $36,540
    50th (median)
    $44,050
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $91,550

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Rockford, IL $49,070
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,460
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,660
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Eugene, OR is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Eugene, OR is 0.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,540.