Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $33,660 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.18
10th percentile $27,260
90th percentile $46,780
Employed locally 230
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,260
    25th
    $27,650
    50th (median)
    $33,660
    75th
    $38,160
    90th
    $46,780

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,050
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,710
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $65,420
    Bus Drivers, School $47,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Virginia is $16.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Virginia is 23.7% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,260 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,650.