Light Truck Drivers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $39,550 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $85,330
Employed locally 5,990
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $39,550
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $85,330

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 51% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 49% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Ocala, FL $45,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $44,380
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $42,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,100

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,620
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $28,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Jacksonville, FL is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 10.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.