Light Truck Drivers Salary in Jacksonville, NC

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

Median annual salary $34,670 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.67
10th percentile $22,300
90th percentile $92,090
Employed locally 280
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,300
    25th
    $24,860
    50th (median)
    $34,670
    75th
    $46,080
    90th
    $92,090

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 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
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,240

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $18,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $43,940
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Jacksonville, NC is $16.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Jacksonville, NC is 21.5% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $22,300 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,860.