Light Truck Drivers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $39,020 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $27,050
90th percentile $71,770
Employed locally 3,900
National median $44,140

Compare Light Truck Drivers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Greensboro, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Light Truck Drivers
in
Greensboro, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,050
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $39,020
    75th
    $50,130
    90th
    $71,770

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,240

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,130
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,040
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Greensboro, NC is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Greensboro, NC is 11.6% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,050 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.