Light Truck Drivers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $33,580 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.14
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $52,260
Employed locally 260
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $28,970
    50th (median)
    $33,580
    75th
    $42,560
    90th
    $52,260

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 63% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 37% 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
    Alaska $52,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,490
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $24,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Gadsden, AL is $16.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Gadsden, AL is 23.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,970.