Light Truck Drivers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $45,280 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $28,170
90th percentile $91,690
Employed locally 1,530
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,170
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $45,280
    75th
    $52,060
    90th
    $91,690

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 45% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 55% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,180
    Manhattan, KS $38,210

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,800
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,380
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Manchester, NH is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Manchester, NH is 2.6% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,170 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.