Light Truck Drivers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $39,410 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.95
10th percentile $27,740
90th percentile $64,300
Employed locally 4,940
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,740
    25th
    $34,770
    50th (median)
    $39,410
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $64,300

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 41% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 59% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,240

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,610
    Bus Drivers, School$37,750
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Raleigh, NC is $18.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Raleigh, NC is 10.7% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,740 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,770.