Light Truck Drivers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $45,470 +3% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 580
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $50,110
    90th
    $61,650

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Washington $47,870
    Bellingham, WA $47,700

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,380
    Bus Drivers, School $59,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Olympia, WA is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Olympia, WA is 3% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.