Light Truck Drivers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $44,080 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $94,100
Employed locally 600
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $34,230
    50th (median)
    $44,080
    75th
    $58,130
    90th
    $94,100

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 52% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $47,620
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,710
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $44,530
    Connecticut $44,240
    Grand Junction, CO $43,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $42,590

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,920
    Bus Drivers, School $58,240
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Norwich, CT is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.49 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Norwich, CT is 0.1% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,230.