Light Truck Drivers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $47,060 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $80,080
Employed locally 520
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $56,840
    90th
    $80,080

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730
    Victoria, TX $39,630

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,750
    Wellhead Pumpers $79,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,300
    Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Midland, TX is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Midland, TX is 6.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.