Light Truck Drivers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $38,340 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $78,840
Employed locally 2,900
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $31,230
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $78,840

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Little Rock, AR is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Little Rock, AR is 13.1% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,230.