Light Truck Drivers Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $44,380 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 450
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $44,380
    75th
    $52,230
    90th
    $80,970

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 33% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Ocala, FL $45,700
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $42,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,100
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $41,540

    Related occupations in Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,280
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Punta Gorda, FL is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 0.5% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.