Light Truck Drivers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $41,750 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $69,060
Employed locally 1,930
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $34,590
    50th (median)
    $41,750
    75th
    $48,990
    90th
    $69,060

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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
    District of Columbia $47,620
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,710
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $44,530
    Connecticut $44,240
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $44,080
    Grand Junction, CO $43,330

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,400
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,180
    Bus Drivers, School $60,110
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in New Haven, CT is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.38 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in New Haven, CT is 5.4% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,590.