Light Truck Drivers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $36,980 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $26,140
90th percentile $51,940
Employed locally 300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,140
    25th
    $31,210
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $44,290
    90th
    $51,940

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 46% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 54% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    Wisconsin $46,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,500
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,730
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,520
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 16.2% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,140 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,210.