Light Truck Drivers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $45,930 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $82,380
Employed locally 750
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $56,310
    90th
    $82,380

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 53% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 47% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Washington $47,870
    Bellingham, WA $47,700

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,010
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,290
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,020
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Kennewick, WA is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Kennewick, WA is 4.1% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.