Light Truck Drivers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $35,500 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $26,240
90th percentile $70,420
Employed locally 490
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,240
    25th
    $27,870
    50th (median)
    $35,500
    75th
    $49,120
    90th
    $70,420

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 52% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 48% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Vallejo, CA $46,560
    Savannah, GA $45,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,580
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,150
    Bus Drivers, School $46,380
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Lynchburg, VA is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 19.6% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,240 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,870.