Light Truck Drivers Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $37,280 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $26,370
90th percentile $59,550
Employed locally 280
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,370
    25th
    $29,020
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $44,000
    90th
    $59,550

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 33% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $41,620
    Bus Drivers, School $44,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $45,410
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Hot Springs, AR is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Hot Springs, AR is 15.5% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,370 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,020.