Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,200 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $62,920
Employed locally 210
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $30,270
    50th (median)
    $37,200
    75th
    $43,050
    90th
    $62,920

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,590
    Bus Drivers, School $48,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northeast Virginia is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Virginia is 15.7% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,270.