Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,190 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $26,190
90th percentile $59,190
Employed locally 200
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,190
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $37,190
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $59,190

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,930
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,480
    Bus Drivers, School $51,410
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northern New Mexico is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northern New Mexico 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,190 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.