Light Truck Drivers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $38,340 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $28,310
90th percentile $66,600
Employed locally 1,680
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,310
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $46,540
    90th
    $66,600

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 66% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 34% 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
    Alaska $52,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,420
    Bus Drivers, School $17,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Mobile, AL is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Mobile, AL 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,310 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.