Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $38,720 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $21,180
90th percentile $56,380
Employed locally 1,300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,180
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $38,720
    75th
    $43,350
    90th
    $56,380

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
    Bus Drivers, School $44,730
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 12.3% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,180 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.