Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,010 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $24,700
90th percentile $64,430
Employed locally 400
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,700
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $36,010
    75th
    $43,560
    90th
    $64,430

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,650
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,740
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers $42,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Alabama is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Alabama is 18.4% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,700 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.