Light Truck Drivers Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $42,140 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.26
10th percentile $28,560
90th percentile $87,410
Employed locally 1,700
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,560
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $42,140
    75th
    $51,310
    90th
    $87,410

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,380
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,100
    Bus Drivers, School $18,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Huntsville, AL is $20.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Huntsville, AL is 4.5% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,560 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.