Light Truck Drivers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $41,540 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.97
10th percentile $32,330
90th percentile $87,380
Employed locally 20,760
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,330
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $41,540
    75th
    $49,790
    90th
    $87,380

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Ocala, FL $45,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $44,380
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $42,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,100

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Miami, FL is $19.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Miami, FL is 5.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,330 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.