Light Truck Drivers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $39,810 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $71,410
Employed locally 1,860
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $34,100
    50th (median)
    $39,810
    75th
    $45,640
    90th
    $71,410

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 51% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 49% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,690
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Fayetteville, AR is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 9.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,100.