Light Truck Drivers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $31,730 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.25
10th percentile $21,310
90th percentile $62,040
Employed locally 200
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,310
    25th
    $23,430
    50th (median)
    $31,730
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $62,040

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,090
    Charleston, WV $38,100
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,730
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,860

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,810
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,220
    Driver/Sales Workers$28,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$48,960
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Parkersburg, WV is $15.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 28.1% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,310 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,430.