Light Truck Drivers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $46,620 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $68,680
Employed locally 7,960
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $43,940
    50th (median)
    $46,620
    75th
    $53,120
    90th
    $68,680

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 49% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 51% 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
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Rockford, IL $49,070
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Portland, OR-WA is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 5.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,940.