Light Truck Drivers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $39,320 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $54,290
Employed locally 180
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $54,290

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,870
    Kingston, NY $46,540
    Glens Falls, NY $44,730
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,990

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,120
    Bus Drivers, School $53,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,610
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,320
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Ithaca, NY is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Ithaca, NY is 10.9% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.