Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,250 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $21,070
90th percentile $60,470
Employed locally 680
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,070
    25th
    $27,150
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $48,890
    90th
    $60,470

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,390
    Bus Drivers, School $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 17.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,070 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,150.